CVE-2007-0315: Multiple buffer overflows in FileZilla before 2.2.30a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or caus

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0315?

filezilla: upgrade to newer than 2.2.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0315 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0315 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-0315 affect?

CVE-2007-0315 affects filezilla. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple buffer overflows in FileZilla before 2.2.30a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to (1) Options.cpp when storing settings in the registry

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0315?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0315 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting filezilla. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in FileZilla before 2.2.30a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to (1) Options.cpp when storing settings in the registry, and (2) the transfer queue (QueueCtrl.cpp). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: filezilla

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-18 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

filezilla filezilla UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.30 · 0.9.20 · 0.9.21 · 0.9.22 · 2.2.15 · 2.2.22 · 2.2.23 · 2.2.24

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filezilla || rpm -q filezilla || filezilla --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filezilla

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filezilla

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0315?

filezilla: upgrade to newer than 2.2.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0315 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0315 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0315 affect?

CVE-2007-0315 affects filezilla. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple buffer overflows in FileZilla before 2.2.30a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to (1) Options.cpp when storing settings in the registry

How urgent is CVE-2007-0315?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

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References

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