Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-104492. PoCs published by Cary Hooper.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages world-writable session directories in Wing FTP Server to steal an admin session, then uses Lua command execution to create a SUID root backdoor. It requires waiting for an admin login and has a reliable privilege escalation path.
Description
Wing FTP Server 6.2.5 - Privilege Escalation
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by Cary Hooper · bashwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48154
This exploit leverages world-writable session directories in Wing FTP Server to steal an admin session, then uses Lua command execution to create a SUID root backdoor. It requires waiting for an admin login and has a reliable privilege escalation path.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Wing FTP Server v6.2.5 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
World-writable session directories · Admin login event · Access to local system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026