CVE-2026-35025: ProFTPD ACL Bypass via /proc/self/root Path Prefix in RNFR
ProFTPD through 1.3.9b and 1.3.10rc2 contains an access control bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated FTP users to circumvent Directory ACL restrictions by prefixing paths with /proc/self/root in the RNFR command handler. Attackers can exploit the unresolved symlink components in dircanonicalpath() to cause dircheck() to perform lexical path comparisons that match no configured Directory block, enabling rename operations on files in DenyAll-protected directories and subsequent retrieval of those files. Mitigation: Sessions configured with DefaultRoot (chroot) are not affected, as chroot changes the directory to which /proc/self/root resolves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-35025?
The severity of CVE-2026-35025 is high with a score of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35025?
To fix CVE-2026-35025, upgrade ProFTPD to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-35025?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-35025 to bypass Directory ACL restrictions and access restricted files through authenticated FTP sessions.
Which versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2026-35025?
CVE-2026-35025 affects ProFTPD versions through 1.3.9b and 1.3.10rc2.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2026-35025?
The primary impact of CVE-2026-35025 is unauthorized access to sensitive files due to access control bypass.