CVE-2003-0500

PostgreSQL <1.2.9rc1 - SQL Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2003-0500. PoCs published by Spaine.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD 1.2.9 rc1's mod_sql module. It sends a crafted USER command with a UNION-based SQL injection payload to bypass authentication and potentially extract user credentials.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Spaine · perlremotelinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43

This exploit demonstrates a SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD 1.2.9 rc1's mod_sql module. It sends a crafted USER command with a UNION-based SQL injection payload to bypass authentication and potentially extract user credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ProFTPD 1.2.9 rc1 with mod_sql
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the ProFTPD server on port 21 · ProFTPD 1.2.9 rc1 with mod_sql enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_fulldisc
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/005826.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-338

Scores

EPSS 0.1827
EPSS Percentile 96.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
proftpd_project/proftpd 1.2.9_rc1
Published Aug 07, 2003
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026