https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/310: CVE-2026-42167: SQL injection in ProFTPd prior to 1.3.9a

Published May 1, 2026
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Affected Software

1 affected component
ProFTPD ProFTPD<1.3.9a
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42167?

CVE-2026-42167 is a critical severity SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPd.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-42167?

To mitigate CVE-2026-42167, upgrade ProFTPd to version 1.3.9a or later.

3

What versions of ProFTPd are affected by CVE-2026-42167?

ProFTPd versions prior to 1.3.9a are affected by CVE-2026-42167.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2026-42167?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-42167 can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

5

Does CVE-2026-42167 require specific configurations to be exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2026-42167 requires the use of mod_sql to be exploitable.

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