CVE-2017-15270

Name: CVE-2017-15270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T16:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not properly escape data before writing it into a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file. This can be used by attackers to hide data in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) view and create arbitrary entries to a certain extent. EPSS estimates a 6.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not properly escape data before writing it into a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file. This can be used by attackers to hide data in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) view and create arbitrary entries to a certain extent. Special characters such as '"' and ',' and '\r' are not escaped and can be used to add new entries to the log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.97%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Psftp	Psftpd	10.0.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144972/PSFTPd-Windows-FTP-Server-10.0.4-Build-729-Use-After-Free-Log-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541518/100/0/threaded
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43144/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-006-psftpd/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144972/PSFTPd-Windows-FTP-Server-10.0.4-Build-729-Use-After-Free-Log-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541518/100/0/threaded
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43144/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-006-psftpd/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15270?

How severe is CVE-2017-15270?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15270?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST