How severe is CVE-2015-3306?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2015-3306 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2015-3306?

Affected package information for CVE-2015-3306 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3306?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2015-3306 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2015-3306 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 12 known exploit references for CVE-2015-3306, including 4 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 6 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2015-3306?

CVE-2015-3306 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 93.8%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3306?

CVE-2015-3306 is classified as CWE-284 (CWE-284). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2015-3306 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2015-3306 was published on May 18, 2015 and was last updated on April 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2015-3306

Published

May 18, 2015

Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

12 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.8%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile+0.15%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-36803remotelinux

ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Remote Command Execution

by R-73eN · Apr 21, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-36742remotelinux✓ Verified

ProFTPd 1.3.5 - File Copy

by anonymous · Apr 13, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-37262remotelinux✓ Verified

ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Command Execution (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Jun 10, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-49908remotelinux✓ Verified

ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Remote Command Execution (2)

by Shellbr3ak · May 26, 2021

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

Is CVE-2015-3306 in your stack?

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