CVE-2016-15003

MEDIUM

FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 - Unquoted Search Path

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-15003. PoCs published by Cyril Vallicari.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a writeup describing an unquoted path vulnerability in FileZilla 3.17.0.0 installer, which could allow local privilege escalation by executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The exploit involves placing a malicious executable in a specific path to be executed during uninstallation.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by Cyril Vallicari · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803

This is a writeup describing an unquoted path vulnerability in FileZilla 3.17.0.0 installer, which could allow local privilege escalation by executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The exploit involves placing a malicious executable in a specific path to be executed during uninstallation.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FileZilla 3.17.0.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Ability to place an executable in C:\ or C:\Program Files\
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://youtu.be/r06VwwJ9J4M
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://vuldb.com/?id.97204

Scores

CVSS v3 6.3
EPSS 0.0071
EPSS Percentile 48.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-428
Status published
Products (1)
filezilla-project/filezilla_client 3.17.0
Published Jul 18, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026