Vulnerabilities

Security incident · CVE-2026-119568

vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in ssl_data_accept() that allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack FTPS data connections by resuming their ow

Published Oct 30, 2026 · catalog updated Nov 2, 2026 · vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains

Last checked Nov 5, 2026. A connected source was read within the last 7 days.

Check if you run it

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-119568. EPSS is 0.40%. Act only if a listed version of vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains is installed.

Gaps on this record

  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains).
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
Severity
Unknown—
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
0.40%
Remediation
Advisory link
Affected products
Debian:12 vsftpd · Debian:13 vsftpd · Debian:14 vsftpd

vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in ssl_data_accept() that allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack FTPS data connections by resuming their own TLS session ticket. Attackers sharing the victim's source IP can obtain a ticket via AUTH TLS, then connect to the victim's PASV port to steal downloads or inject upload data.

Are you affected?

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  • Debian:12 vsftpd3.0.3-13, 3.0.3-13.1, 3.0.5-0.1
  • Debian:13 vsftpd3.0.5-0.2, 3.0.5-0.3, 3.0.5-0.4
  • Debian:14 vsftpd3.0.5-0.2, 3.0.5-0.3, 3.0.5-0.4

How to fix CVE-2026-119568

  • No stored fix

    No vendor fix text is stored. Use the linked advisory before you change production.

  • Version check

    Seen in 3.0.3-13 · 8 other packages on the advisory

  • Advisory

    Open the cve_org record and follow its fix.

  • Official advisories

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-119568. EPSS is 0.40%. Act only if a listed version of vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains is installed.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with 3.0.3-13, 3.0.3-13.1, 3.0.5-0.1, 3.0.5-0.2, 3.0.5-0.3, 3.0.5-0.4. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

No weakness class is stored. EPSS 0.40%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

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Code

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No public source repository is identified for this product.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Oct 30, 2026 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Detected

    vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in ssl_data_accept() that allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack FTPS data connections by resuming their own TLS session ticket. Attackers sharing the victim's source IP can obtain a ticket via AUTH TLS, then connect to the victim's PASV port to steal downloads or inject upload data.

  2. Nov 2, 2026 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Updated

    vsftpd through 3.0.5 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in ssl_data_accept() that allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack FTPS data connections by resuming their own TLS session ticket. Attackers sharing the victim's source IP can obtain a ticket via AUTH TLS, then connect to the victim's PASV port to steal downloads or inject upload data.

Sources

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Nov 5, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.

  • CVE.orgNov 4, 2026
  • OpenSSF OSV / OSV ScannerNov 2, 2026