CVE-2009-0542
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CVE-2009-0542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 74.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.1 |
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.2 |
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.2_rc2 |
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