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HIGH

CVE-2026-42167

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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).

Technical details

Published
2026-04-28
Exploit-DB
EDB-52658

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42167?

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).

Is CVE-2026-42167 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-42167 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-42167?

CVE-2026-42167 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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