AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2015-3306
CRITICAL · CVSS 10.0 · Analyzed
Published: 2015-05-18 · Updated: 2026-10-09 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 10.0 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-284
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- ProFTPD · ProFTPD
- Added to catalog
- 2026-10-08
- 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.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2026-10-11
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:tumbleweed:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:15:sp7:*:*:-:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:15:sp7:*:*:-:sap:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.html
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131567/ProFTPd-CPFR-CPTO-Proof-Of-Concept.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132218/ProFTPD-1.3.5-Mod_Copy-Command-Execution.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162777/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/ftp/proftpd_modcopy_exec
Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74238
Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36742/
Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36803/
Exploit
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.html
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131567/ProFTPd-CPFR-CPTO-Proof-Of-Concept.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132218/ProFTPD-1.3.5-Mod_Copy-Command-Execution.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162777/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Exploit · VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/ftp/proftpd_modcopy_exec
Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74238
Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36742/
Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36803/
Exploit
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-3306
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