CVE-2003-0500 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Jul 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL via the USER name in ProFTPD's PostgreSQL module to bypass authentication and steal passwords.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0500?

CVE-2003-0500 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jul 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the PostgreSQL authentication module (mod_sql_postgres) for ProFTPD before 1.2.9rc1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and gain privileges by bypassing authentication or stealing passwords via the USER name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0500?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Proftpd Project Proftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0500?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2003-0500 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0500 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DSA-338, GHSA-wggx-8v47-w9m4.