CVE-2026-42167

Published: Apr 29, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 01, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,1
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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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).

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0703
Percentile
0,9th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 2 Days)

89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Authentication Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Read Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Bypass Protection Mechanism Modify Application Data
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Not Language-Specific, SQL
Technologies: Database Server
View CWE Details
https://github.com/ZeroPathAI/proftpd-CVE-2026-42167-poc
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/01/13
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/01/4
https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/2052
https://github.com/ZeroPathAI/proftpd-CVE-2026-42167-poc
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/01/4
https://zeropath.com/blog/proftpd-cve-2026-42167-auth-bypass-privesc-rce
http://www.proftpd.org/docs/RELEASE_NOTES-1.3.10rc1