How severe is CVE-2016-15003?

CVE-2016-15003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-15003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-15003?

CVE-2016-15003 affects Filezilla-project Filezilla Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15003?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-15003 published?

CVE-2016-15003 was published on 2022-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-15003

CVE-2016-15003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Filezilla-project Filezilla Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Filezilla-project Filezilla Client
Published: 2022-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-15003?: A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2016-15003?: CVE-2016-15003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-15003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-15003?: CVE-2016-15003 affects Filezilla-project Filezilla Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-15003 published?: CVE-2016-15003 was published on 2022-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filezilla-project:filezilla_client:3.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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