Arbitrary File Copy Vulnerability in ProFTPD by ProFTPD Software
CVE-2019-12815

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Proftpd

Status
Proftpd
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 78%

What is CVE-2019-12815?

An arbitrary file copy vulnerability exists in ProFTPD, allowing attackers to execute remote code and disclose information without authentication. This issue relates to vulnerabilities seen in previous versions and could expose sensitive data and system integrity, particularly affecting servers using the mod_copy module. Timely application updates are crucial to protect against potential exploits.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-12815
Created by KTN1990

proftpd-cve-2019-12815
Created by lcartey

References

https://tbspace.de/cve201912815proftpd.html
x_refsource_MISC
http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4372
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https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/pull/816
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EPSS Score

78% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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