CVE-2016-15003 (GCVE-0-2016-15003)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-07-18 08:35 – Updated: 2025-04-15 14:04
VLAI?
Summary
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.
Severity ?
6.3 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path
Assigner
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Cyril Vallicari
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