CVE-2015-20129: CrushFTP cross-site request forgery in web management interface

CVE-2015-20129 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-28

CrushFTP is a file transfer server with a web-based management console for configuring users and server settings. A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) flaw allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into visiting malicious pages that silently perform unauthorized actions like creating new administrative users or modifying server configuration, leading to complete server compromise.

Technologies: CrushFTP. Vendors: CrushFTP.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2015-20129 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2015-20129 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2015-20129?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 28 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
CrushFTP before 7.3.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2015-20129?
Yes: fixed in 7.3.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2015-20129 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2015-20129?
Check whether you run CrushFTP at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 7.3.0

Technical details

The vulnerability is a CSRF flaw in CrushFTP's web management interface (/WebInterface/function/) where POST requests for commands like setUserItem lack CSRF protection by default. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that submits hidden form data to perform actions such as creating root-access user accounts or changing server configuration, provided an authenticated administrator visits the page while logged into CrushFTP. No user interaction beyond visiting the malicious page is required; exploitation succeeds during an active admin session.

Affected products

  • CrushFTP CrushFTP before 7.3.0

Timeline

  • 2015-02-19: disclosed
  • 2026-10-28: advisory

References

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