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CVE-2026-42167
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Modified: May 1, 2026
PUBLISHED
CVSS v3.1
8.1
HIGH
Description
mod_sql in ProFTPD before 1.3.9a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a username, in scenarios where there is logging of USER requests with an expansion such as %U, and the SQL backend allows commands (e.g., COPY TO PROGRAM).
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
ProFTPD | ProFTPD | affected 1.3.7b - < 1.3.9a |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
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