CVE-2026-42167 (GCVE-0-2026-42167)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-28 00:00 – Updated: 2026-05-01 18:22
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Summary
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).
Severity ?
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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Vendor Product Version
ProFTPD ProFTPD Affected: 1.3.7b , < 1.3.9a (custom)
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