CVE-2026-119364

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10

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CVE-2026-119364 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ProFTPD through 1.3.9e and 1.3.10rc1 through 1.3.10rc4 contains a link-following vulnerability in mod_copy that allows authenticated FTP users to bypass Limit WRITE restrictions via symlinks. Attackers can place a symlink in a writable directory and use SITE COPY or SITE CPTO to overwrite files in write-denied locations..

Description

ProFTPD through 1.3.9e and 1.3.10rc1 through 1.3.10rc4 contains a link-following vulnerability in mod_copy that allows authenticated FTP users to bypass Limit WRITE restrictions via symlinks. Attackers can place a symlink in a writable directory and use SITE COPY or SITE CPTO to overwrite files in write-denied locations.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ProFTPD ProjectProFTPD<= 1.3.9e; >= 1.3.10rc1, < 1.3.10rc5

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-119364?
ProFTPD through 1.3.9e and 1.3.10rc1 through 1.3.10rc4 contains a link-following vulnerability in mod_copy that allows authenticated FTP users to bypass Limit WRITE restrictions via symlinks. Attackers can place a symlink in a writable directory and use SITE COPY or SITE CPTO to overwrite files in write-denied locations.
How severe is CVE-2026-119364?
CVE-2026-119364 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-119364?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST