CVE-2003-0500 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the PostgreSQL authentication module (mod_sql_postgres) of ProFTPD versions prior to 1.2.9rc1. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the USER name during authentication attempts. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk, enabling attackers to bypass authentication, steal credentials, and potentially gain full control over the affected system. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation, despite a lack of widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.9_rc1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd_project:proftpd:1.2.9_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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