CVE-2007-2165

CVE-2007-2165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Proftpd Project Proftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Auth API in ProFTPD before 20070417, when multiple simultaneous authentication modules are configured, does not require that the module that checks authentication is the same as the module that retrieves authentication data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, as demonstrated by use of SQLAuthTypes Plaintext in mod_sql, with data retrieved from /etc/passwd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2165?
The Auth API in ProFTPD before 20070417, when multiple simultaneous authentication modules are configured, does not require that the module that checks authentication is the same as the module that retrieves authentication data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, as demonstrated by use of SQLAuthTypes Plaintext in mod_sql, with data retrieved from /etc/passwd.
How severe is CVE-2007-2165?
CVE-2007-2165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2165 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2165?
CVE-2007-2165 affects Proftpd Project Proftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2165?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2165 published?
CVE-2007-2165 was published on 2007-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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