Vulnerability in Proftpd

CVE-2021-46854

mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters.

EPSS: 0.011 (63.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46854?
CVE-2021-46854 is a high-severity vulnerability in Proftpd, classified under Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-11-23.
How severe is CVE-2021-46854?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-46854 known to be exploited?
15 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.