Critical Vulnerability in Froxlor Exposes Database Credentials

• •CVE-2024-58383 affects Froxlor versions before 2.2.0.
• •Database credentials are exposed due to insecure file permissions.
• •Immediate patching and permission restrictions are critical for mitigation.

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-58383, affects Froxlor versions before 2.2.0, allowing unprivileged users on Debian 12 systems to access sensitive database credentials stored in /etc/pure-ftpd/db/mysql.conf. This file is generated with insecure permissions (0644), making it readable by any local user with command execution capabilities, including virtual users without SSH access. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain administrative access to Froxlor and potentially escalate to root privileges. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous on multi-tenant hosting environments where multiple users share resources. Immediate action is recommended to mitigate risks, including applying vendor patches and restricting file permissions. The vulnerability was published on 2026-09-14, and while exploitation urgency is unclear, the potential for significant impact remains high.