Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.6-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.6-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.6-6 | — |
| Debian 10 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.6-4+deb10u1 | DSA-4491-1 |
| Debian 9 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.5b-4+deb9u1 | DSA-4491-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 8 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u3 | DLA-1873-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | proftpd-dfsg | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | proftpd-dfsg | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP1 | proftpd | 1.3.5e-bp151.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0031-1, openSUSE-SU-2019:1870-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 15 | proftpd | 1.3.5e-bp150.3.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0031-1, openSUSE-SU-2019:1836-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | proftpd | 1.3.6e-1.10 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11196-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | proftpd | 1.3.5e-bp150.3.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0031-1, openSUSE-SU-2019:1836-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | proftpd | 1.3.5e-bp150.3.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:1836-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 2 repositories
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KTN1990/CVE-2019-12815 ★ 6 · Jul 27, 2019
ProFTPd mod_copy - arbitrary file copy without authentication
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lcartey/proftpd-cve-2019-12815 ★ 0 · Aug 25, 2020
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 7
- DSA-4491-1 proftpd-dfsg - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1873-1 proftpd-dfsg - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1836-1 Security update for proftpd SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1870-1 Security update for proftpd SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0031-1 Security update for proftpd SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11196-1 proftpd-1.3.6e-1.10 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ICSA-20-042-03 Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1 CISA ICS & IT advisories · Feb 11, 2020
References
- https://tbspace.de/cve201912815proftpd.html
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4372
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/pull/816
- 109339 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2019-82b0f48691 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2019-e9187610c3 vendor-advisory
- 20190805 [SECURITY] [DSA 4491-1] proftpd-dfsg security update mailing-list
- DSA-4491 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190807 [SECURITY] [DLA 1873-1] proftpd-dfsg security update mailing-list
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1836 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1870 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201908-16 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0031 vendor-advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-940889.pdf