CVE-2008-4242
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CVE-2008-4242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands via a long ftp:// URI that leverages an existing session from the FTP client implementation in a web browser.. EPSS estimates a 7.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands via a long ftp:// URI that leverages an existing session from the FTP client implementation in a web browser.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31930Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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