Jgaa WarFTPd 1.67b2/1.70b Macro privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Jgaa WarFTPd 1.67b2/1.70b. This affects an unknown function of the component Macro Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-0044. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Jgaa WarFTPd 1.67b2/1.70b (File Transfer Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Macro Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Macros in War FTP 1.70 and 1.67b2 allow local or remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute commands.

The weakness was disclosed 01/06/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0044. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/19/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27011 (War FTP Daemon Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3871), SecurityFocus (BID 919†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3338†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15232
X-Force: 3871
SecurityFocus: 919 - WarFTPd Multiple Macro Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 3338 - Macros in War FTP 1.70 and 1.67b2 Allows File Read and Code Execution, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 15:27
Updated: 10/19/2025 23:11
Changes: 06/23/2014 15:27 (57), 05/19/2019 07:02 (2), 10/19/2025 23:11 (20)
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