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CVE-2015-3306

10.0 · CRITICALActively Exploited

The mod_copy module in ProFTPD 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files via the site cpfr and site cpto commands.

Published May 18, 2015proftpdCWE-284EPSS 99.50%

Overview

CVE-2015-3306 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on May 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The mod_copy module in ProFTPD 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files via the site cpfr and site cpto commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd. Update proftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131567/ProFTPd-CPFR-CPTO-Proof-Of-Concept.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/132218/ProFTPD-1.3.5-Mod_Copy-Command-Execution.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/162777/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3306?

CVE-2015-3306 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on May 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2015-3306?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3306?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd. Update proftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3306?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-3306 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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