FTP:
Exploitation
FTP exploitation via backdoors, brute-force, shells, and bounce attacks
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Updated Mar 29, 2026
ProFTPD 1.3.3c Backdoor
Exploit the ProFTPD 1.3.3c backdoor (CVE-2010-4221) introduced via a compromised source tarball, granting unauthenticated remote root shell access.
vsftpd 2.3.4 Backdoor
Exploit the infamous vsftpd 2.3.4 backdoor vulnerability, triggering a root shell via malicious smiley-face username on port 6200.