ProFTPD 1.2 mod_sqlpw missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in ProFTPD 1.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component mod_sqlpw. Performing a manipulation results in missing encryption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1475. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.2 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component mod_sqlpw. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ProFTPd 1.2 compiled with the mod_sqlpw module records user passwords in the wtmp log file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords and gain privileges by reading wtmp, e.g. via the last command.

The bug was discovered 11/19/1999. The weakness was released 11/19/1999 by FIRST (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1475. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8332), SecurityFocus (BID 812†), OSVDB (10173†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8473†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/22/2014 +3276 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1475 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1475
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14991
X-Force: 8332
SecurityFocus: 812 - ProFTPD mod_sqlpw Vulnerability
OSVDB: 10173 - ProFTPD Server, Unauthorized Password Access via Last Command
Vulnerability Center: 8473 - ProFTPd 1.2 Stores Passwords Insecurely in the \x27wtmp\x27 Log File, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:02
Updated: 04/19/2026 19:06
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:02 (59), 06/02/2019 20:45 (3), 04/19/2026 19:06 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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