CVE-2017-15269
CVE-2017-15269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Psftp Psftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-610.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-610
- Affected product: Psftp Psftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not prevent FTP bounce scans by default. These can be performed using "nmap -b" and allow performing scans via the FTP server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15269?
- The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not prevent FTP bounce scans by default. These can be performed using "nmap -b" and allow performing scans via the FTP server.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15269?
- CVE-2017-15269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-15269 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15269?
- CVE-2017-15269 affects Psftp Psftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15269?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15269 published?
- CVE-2017-15269 was published on 2017-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144972/PSFTPd-Windows-FTP-Server-10.0.4-Build-729-Use-After-Free-Log-Injection.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541518/100/0/threaded
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-006-psftpd/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:psftp:psftpd:10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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