CVE-2015-7603
HighPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a RETR command.
Published Sep 29, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-7603 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting FTP Utility (Konicaminolta).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% 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)
61%
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 Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a RETR command.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FTP UtilityKonicaminolta | 1.0 | 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://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-0024-20150922.html
- exploitExploitDB-38260
- exploit38260
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a RETR command.
Affected: FTP Utility (Konicaminolta) versions 1.0. 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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