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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.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Oct 2026.

Severity
Critical 10.0
Published
18 May 2015
Last changed
9 Oct 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
99% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper access control (CWE-284)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ProFTPDServers and applications · cpe:a:proftpd:proftpd
  • Version 1.3.5

Known exploited

CISA name
ProFTPD Improper Access Control Vulnerability
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…
Due for US agencies
11 Oct 2026
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3306
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-3306