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Vulnerability record · CVE-2015-7603 · published 29 September 2015

CVE-2015-7603: Konica Minolta FTP Utility directory traversal via RETR command

Konicaminolta · Ftp Utility

Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 contains a directory traversal flaw (CWE-22) that lets a remote attacker read arbitrary files by supplying a ..\ sequence in a RETR command. Because the FTP service is network reachable and the flaw exposes file contents, it can leak sensitive data from the host.

7.8 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 61% · top 0.9% CWE-22 · Path traversal
7.8CVSS 2.0 base score
61%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References, 4 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

Automated analysis

Generated by VULONE's analysis model from the NVD record, CISA KEV and EPSS data on 19 September 2026. Confidence: medium.

high priorityNetwork-reachable, unauthenticated arbitrary file read with public exploit code and very high EPSS, though not in KEV and limited to confidentiality impact.

What it is

Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 contains a directory traversal flaw (CWE-22) that lets a remote attacker read arbitrary files by supplying a ..\ sequence in a RETR command. Because the FTP service is network reachable and the flaw exposes file contents, it can leak sensitive data from the host.

Impact

An attacker gains read access to arbitrary files on the system running the FTP Utility, potentially exposing configuration, credential, or other sensitive data. There is no write or code execution impact described in the record.

Attack surface

Reachable over the network via the FTP service (AV:N, AC:L, Au:N), so no authentication is required per the CVSS vector. No user interaction is indicated by the description or vector.

Exploitation

Public exploit code is referenced (Exploit-DB 38260 and the shinnai advisory), and EPSS is 0.60676 (99.1st percentile), indicating high predicted exploitation activity. The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

What to do

  • Patch or upgrade Konica Minolta FTP Utility to a fixed version if one is available; the record does not name a fixed release.
  • If no fix exists, restrict FTP access to trusted networks and disable the service where it is not required.
  • Block or filter RETR commands containing ..\ or ..\ traversal sequences at the FTP gateway or proxy.
  • Run the FTP service with least privilege and isolate it from sensitive file stores.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for an updated release and apply it promptly.

Detection

  • Inspect FTP command logs for RETR requests containing ..\ or ..\ sequences.
  • Alert on FTP sessions that retrieve files outside the configured root directory.
  • Monitor for known exploit signatures or tooling associated with Exploit-DB 38260.
  • Correlate FTP access logs with file access events on the host to spot unexpected reads.

This assessment is produced automatically and is not human-reviewed. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting on it.

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-0024-20150922.html Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38260/ Exploit
http://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-0024-20150922.html Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38260/ Exploit

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2015-7603), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.