Vulnerability Details : 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-15003
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.13%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 47 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-15003
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
2.8
|
3.4
|
VulDB |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-15003
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The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.Assigned by:
- cna@vuldb.com (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-15003
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https://youtu.be/r06VwwJ9J4M
PrivEsc FileZilla 3.17.0.0 (via Uninstall.exe Command - Unquoted path vulnerability ) - YouTubeExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.97204
CVE-2016-15003 | FileZilla Client Installer uninstall.exe unquoted search path (EDB-39803)Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803/
FileZilla FTP Client 3.17.0.0 - Unquoted Path Privilege Escalation - Windows local ExploitExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2016-15003
- cpe:2.3:a:filezilla-project:filezilla_client:3.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*