CVE-2026-109681

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.7
Exploit probability—
ProductMetasploit Framework
PublishedOct 21, 2026
First seenOct 21, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Rapid7 Metasploit Framework6.5.7 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Rapid7 Metasploit Frameworkv < 6.5.76.5.7

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