CVE-2015-3306
CRITICALCVSS 10/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.03%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3306 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Tumbleweed | All versions | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 15 | Sp7 |
| Proftpd | Proftpd | 1.3.5 | — |
References
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/ftp/proftpd_modcopy_execThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74238Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/ftp/proftpd_modcopy_execThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74238Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-3306US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3306?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-3306?
CVE-2015-3306 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3306?
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