Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-7602?

Affected: Bisonftp (Bisonware) versions 3.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-7602 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-7602 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-7602?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-7602?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-7602 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-7602

HighPublic exploit

Directory traversal vulnerability in BisonWare BisonFTP 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a RETR command.

Published Sep 29, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-7602 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Bisonftp (Bisonware).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% 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)

62%

Higher than 99.1% 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 BisonWare BisonFTP 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a RETR command.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
BisonftpBisonware	3.5	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 29, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

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

References

exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133749/BisonWare-BisonFTP-3.5-Directory-Traversal.html
exploitExploitDB-38341
exploit38341

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in BisonWare BisonFTP 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a RETR command.
Affected: Bisonftp (Bisonware) versions 3.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
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.

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