First published 10/8/2026, 6:12:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/8/2026, 6:12:15 PM UTC

CVE-2015-3306: ProFTPD Improper Access Control Vulnerability

The source describes a ProFTPD vulnerability that could let remote attackers read and write arbitrary files using specified commands. It recommends applying vendor mitigations and following CISA guidance.

Illustrative image: Physical security access control with a fingerprint scanner; Macquarie Telecom data center at Sydney — Lgate74/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Why it matters

The vulnerability could enable remote access to arbitrary files, and the source recommends mitigation or discontinuing use if mitigations are unavailable.

Categories: technology

Generated scores

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Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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CVE-2015-3306: ProFTPD Improper Access Control Vulnerability

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