[remote] CVE-2026-42167 - ProFTPD mod_sql post-authentication SQLi - RCE
Exploit-DB published a PoC for CVE-2026-42167, post-authentication SQL injection in ProFTPD mod_sql leading to remote code execution.
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mod_sql in ProFTPD before 1.3.9a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a username, in scenarios where there is logging of USER requests with an expansion such as %U, and the SQL backend allows commands (e.g., COPY TO PROGRAM).
Exploit-DB published a PoC for CVE-2026-42167, post-authentication SQL injection in ProFTPD mod_sql leading to remote code execution.
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