Description
vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains an access control bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated FTP users to execute denied commands by issuing RFC 775 X-prefixed aliases. The cmds_denied check in process_post_login() compares literal tokens, so attackers can send XRMD, XMKD, XCWD, XPWD, or XCUP to perform blocked operations like deleting directories.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 3.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| vsftpd | vsftpd | <= 3.0.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 30, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 5, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis