CVE-2006-4318
MediumPublic exploitBuffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands.
Published Aug 23, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-4318 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Wftpd (Texas Imperial Software).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WftpdTexas Imperial Software | 3.23 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 23, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploit1016723
- exploitMSF wftpd_size.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16741
- exploit19617
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.org/0608-exploits/wftpd_exp.c
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands.
Affected: Wftpd (Texas Imperial Software) versions 3.23. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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