WFTPD 3.25 Configuration File wftpd.ini weak password hash

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WFTPD 3.25. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file wftpd.ini of the component Configuration File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in weak password hash. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-33263. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WFTPD 3.25 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block of the file wftpd.ini of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak password hash vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-916. The product generates a hash for a password, but it uses a scheme that does not provide a sufficient level of computational effort that would make password cracking attacks infeasible or expensive. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In WFTPD 3.25, usernames and password hashes are stored in an openly viewable wftpd.ini configuration file within the WFTPD directory. NOTE: this is a product from 2006.

The weakness was presented 05/25/2023 as 172560. It is possible to read the advisory at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-33263 since 05/22/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1552 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:wftpd.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-37430). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak password hash
CWE: CWE-916 / CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/22/2023 🔍
05/25/2023 +3 days 🔍
05/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/04/2026 +955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 172560
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-33263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-33263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229983
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2023 22:45
Updated: 01/04/2026 04:54
Changes: 05/25/2023 22:45 (40), 06/21/2023 08:01 (11), 01/16/2025 17:04 (26), 01/04/2026 04:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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