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CVE-2009-0542

HighPublished

SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD Server 1.3.1 through 1.3.2rc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a "%" (percent) character...

Published: Feb 12, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Feb 10, 2009

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

73.8%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD Server 1.3.1 through 1.3.2rc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a "%" (percent) character in the username, which introduces a "'" (single quote) character during variable substitution by mod_sql.

Sources

ProFTPd - 'mod_mysql' Authentication BypassExploit
gat3way · multiple · Feb 10, 2009
ProFTPd 1.3 - 'mod_sql' 'Username' SQL InjectionExploit
AlpHaNiX · multiple · Feb 10, 2009

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