UNKNOWN CVSS 5.8
Published: 2007-12-20

CVE-2007-6473

texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer Security Advisory (CVE-2007-6473)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-6473 impacting texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Heap-based buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Explorer 1.0 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply to a LIST command.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product texas_imperial_software / wftpd_pro_explorer
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-6473 impacting texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-6473.yaml
id: cve-2007-6473

info:
  name: texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-6473 affecting texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer.
    Evaluation: Heap-based buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Explorer 1.0 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply to a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-6473
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.8
    cve-id: CVE-2007-6473
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2007-6473,texas_imperial_software,wftpd_pro_explorer,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wftpd_pro_explorer"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-6473.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-6473
# Target: texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer | CVSS: 5.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-6473 (texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-6473.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-6473
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wftpd_pro_explorer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wftpd_pro_explorer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wftpd_pro_explorer

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wftpd_pro_explorer 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wftpd_pro_explorer

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-6473 in texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update texas_imperial_software wftpd_pro_explorer packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-6473?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-6473?

CVE-2007-6473 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-6473
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor texas_imperial_software
Product wftpd_pro_explorer
Published 2007-12-20
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N