CVE-2026-42167

Published Apr 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 7.4% KEV · Not listed
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).

Remediation

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History
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Title Remote Code Execution via SQL Injection in ProFTPD mod_sql
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Title Remote Code Execution via SQL Injection in ProFTPD mod_sql
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Title Remote Code Execution via Username in ProFTPD mod_sql
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Title Remote Code Execution via Username in ProFTPD mod_sql
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Title ProFTPD mod_sql SQL Injection Enables Remote Code Execution via USER Command
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Title ProFTPD mod_sql SQL Injection Enables Remote Code Execution via USER Command
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Title ProFTPD mod_sql SQL Injection with Username Logging Enables Remote Code Execution
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Title ProFTPD mod_sql SQL Injection with Username Logging Enables Remote Code Execution
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Title ProFTPD SQL Injection via USER Command in mod_sql Leading to Remote Code Execution
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Title ProFTPD SQL Injection via USER Command in mod_sql Leading to Remote Code Execution
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Title ProFTPD mod_sql Remote Code Execution via Username Injection
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Description mod_sql in ProFTPD before 1.3.10rc1 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). 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).
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ProFTPD mod_sql Remote Code Execution via Username Injection
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description mod_sql in ProFTPD before 1.3.10rc1 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).
First Time appeared Proftpd
Proftpd proftpd
Weaknesses CWE-89
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Proftpd
Proftpd proftpd
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
May 1, 2026, 6:22 PM
Reserved
Apr 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 28, 2026, 11:16 PM
Modified
Jul 24, 2026, 9:10 PM