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CVE-2015-7601

HighPublic exploit

Directory traversal vulnerability in PCMan's FTP Server 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..// (dot dot double slash) in a RETR command.

Published Sep 29, 2015 · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2015-7601 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting FTP Server (Pcman), Pcman\'s FTP Server (Pcman\'s FTP Server Project).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.8

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

59%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in PCMan's FTP Server 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..// (dot dot double slash) in a RETR command.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
FTP ServerPcman2.0.7n/a
Pcman\'s FTP ServerPcman\'s FTP Server Project2.0.7n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Sep 29, 2015

  2. Last updated

    Aug 19, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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