Weird-Solutions TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465 tftpt.exe unquoted search path

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Weird-Solutions TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tftpt.exe. Performing a manipulation results in unquoted search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-37250. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Weird-Solutions TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465. This affects an unknown functionality of the file tftpt.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unquoted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-428. The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the tftpt.exe service binary that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot with LocalSystem privileges.

The weakness was disclosed by Erick Galindo as 49852. It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-37250 since 06/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574.009 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 Exploit-DB (49852). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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• Weird-Solutions

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• TFTP Broadband

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• 4.3.0.1465

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