CVE-2015-3306
Published 2015-05-18 · Updated 2026-10-08 · Source cve@mitre.org
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.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known-Exploited Vulnerability
Product: ProFTPD — ProFTPD
Name: ProFTPD Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Date added: 2026-10-08 · Due: 2026-10-11
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131567/ProFTPd-CPFR-CPTO-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132218/ProFTPD-1.3.5-Mod_Copy-Command-Execution.html