ProFTPD 1.3.5b mod_copy access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.3.5b and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mod_copy. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-12815. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.3.5b (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component mod_copy. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An arbitrary file copy vulnerability in mod_copy in ProFTPD up to 1.3.5b allows for remote code execution and information disclosure without authentication, a related issue to CVE-2015-3306.

The weakness was published 07/19/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-12815 since 06/13/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/13/2019 🔍
07/19/2019 +36 days 🔍
07/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +2299 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: ssa-940889⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-12815 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12815
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138380
SecurityFocus: 109339

Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2019 09:12
Updated: 11/04/2025 18:00
Changes: 07/20/2019 09:12 (54), 07/08/2020 22:18 (2), 11/05/2023 09:00 (5), 11/05/2023 09:02 (1), 11/04/2025 18:00 (21)
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