Patch nowWhy this label: EPSS >99%

CVE-2015-3306ProFTPD Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Product: ProFTPD
Added to CISA KEV: October 8, 2026
Deadline for US federal agencies: October 11, 2026
Known ransomware use: Not known
EPSS, next 30 days: >99%, in the top 1% of scored CVEs (Oct 25, 2026)
Weakness: CWE-284

What CISA says

ProFTPD contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files via the site cpfr and site cpto commands.

What CISA asks you to do

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 discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Sources

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