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CVE-2026-109681: Metasploit Framework FTP PASV Response SSRF
- Severity: medium (CVSS 4.7 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-10-20 · updated 2026-10-28
- Weakness: CWE-918
Description
The FTP client trusts the server's PASV response IP:port without validation against the control connection target. A rogue FTP server can specify any IP:port in the 227 Passive Mode response, causing the operator's machine to open a TCP connection to an arbitrary host.
Affected products
- Rapid7 Metasploit Framework: before 6.5.7 — fixed in 6.5.7
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Rapid7 Metasploit Framework 6.5.7. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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