How severe is CVE-2023-33263?

CVE-2023-33263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33263?

CVE-2023-33263 affects Wftpd Project Wftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33263?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-33263 published?

CVE-2023-33263 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33263

CVE-2023-33263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wftpd Project Wftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Wftpd Project Wftpd
Published: 2023-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33263?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-33263?: CVE-2023-33263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33263?: CVE-2023-33263 affects Wftpd Project Wftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33263?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-33263 published?: CVE-2023-33263 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172560/WFTPD-3.25-Credential-Disclosure.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wftpd_project:wftpd:3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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