CVE-2016-15003

Name: CVE-2016-15003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-18T09:15:08.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-15003 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filezilla-Project	Filezilla Client	3.17.0

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.97204Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://youtu.be/r06VwwJ9J4MExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.97204Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://youtu.be/r06VwwJ9J4MExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15003?

How severe is CVE-2016-15003?

CVE-2016-15003 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15003?

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Source: NVD / NIST