CVE-2015-3306
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Summary
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.
Published: 2015-05-18 · In KEV since: 2026-10-08
Analysis
🔴 Critical — actively exploited
Weakness: Improper Access Control (CWE-284). Fails to properly restrict who can do what.
How it's exploited: Exploitable over the network (internet-reachable), unauthenticated, no user interaction, and with low complexity. The flaw can pivot to other components (scope changed).
⚠️ Critical combo: remote, unauthenticated and no interaction → trivial to automate.
Impact: Full compromise (confidentiality, integrity and availability).
Status: Active exploitation confirmed by CISA (KEV).
- Patch now: it is in CISA's actively-exploited catalog (KEV), with a deadline.
- Reduce exposure: keep it off the internet; firewall, VPN or network segmentation.
- Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.
MITRE ATT&CK technique: T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application
Practice it in the arsenal: WAF Bypass
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
The vector encodes how it's exploited (translated above, in the analysis). Break it down in the CVSS tool →
Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.