{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/vendors/proftpd/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["ProFTPD"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["sqli","proftpd","linux"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["ProFTPD"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability in ProFTPD allows for SQL injection attacks by remote, unauthenticated attackers. The specific flaw and version number are not mentioned in the source, but the generic report indicates a potentially widespread issue affecting publicly accessible ProFTPD servers. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or potentially complete system compromise depending on the database permissions configured for ProFTPD. Defenders should apply all available security patches for ProFTPD.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies a ProFTPD server exposed to the internet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious SQL injection payload.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker sends the crafted SQL injection payload through a ProFTPD command or parameter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProFTPD processes the malicious payload without proper sanitization.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe payload is passed to the underlying database server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe database executes the injected SQL command.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker retrieves sensitive data or modifies database records.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker may use the gained access to further compromise the server or network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of the SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD allows unauthorized access to the underlying database. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or even complete database compromise. The number of victims and sectors targeted are currently unknown, but public-facing ProFTPD servers are at risk. A successful attack could lead to significant data breaches, service disruption, and reputational damage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the latest security patches for ProFTPD as soon as they are available to remediate SQL injection vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor ProFTPD logs for suspicious activity and SQL injection attempts (see Sigma rule below).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement proper input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities in ProFTPD configurations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview database access permissions for the ProFTPD user to minimize the impact of potential SQL injection attacks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-29T09:54:05Z","date_published":"2026-04-29T09:54:05Z","id":"/briefs/2024-01-proftpd-sqli/","summary":"An anonymous remote attacker can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD.","title":"ProFTPD SQL Injection Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-proftpd-sqli/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — ProFTPD","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}