CVE-2007-6473: Heap-based buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Explorer 1.0 allows remote FTP servers to exec

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6473 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting wftpd pro explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: texas imperial software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-12-20 20:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

texas imperial software wftpd pro explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wftpd-pro-explorer || rpm -q wftpd-pro-explorer || wftpd-pro-explorer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wftpd-pro-explorer sudo apt install wftpd-pro-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold wftpd-pro-explorer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wftpd-pro-explorer sudo dnf downgrade wftpd-pro-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wftpd-pro-explorer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WFTPD Explorer Pro 1.0 - Remote Heap Overflow (PoC)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6473?

wftpd pro explorer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6473 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-6473 affect?

CVE-2007-6473 affects wftpd pro explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6473?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

References

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