How severe is CVE-2006-3015?

CVE-2006-3015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3015?

CVE-2006-3015 affects Winscp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3015?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3015 published?

CVE-2006-3015 was published on 2006-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3015

CVE-2006-3015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Winscp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Winscp
Published: 2006-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in WinSCP 3.8.1 build 328 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files via encoded spaces and double-quote characters in a scp or sftp URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3015?: Argument injection vulnerability in WinSCP 3.8.1 build 328 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files via encoded spaces and double-quote characters in a scp or sftp URI.
How severe is CVE-2006-3015?: CVE-2006-3015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3015?: CVE-2006-3015 affects Winscp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3015?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3015 published?: CVE-2006-3015 was published on 2006-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winscp:winscp:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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