CVE-2007-5201

CVE-2007-5201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Duplicity Project Duplicity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5201?
The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.
How severe is CVE-2007-5201?
CVE-2007-5201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5201 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5201?
CVE-2007-5201 affects Duplicity Project Duplicity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5201?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5201 published?
CVE-2007-5201 was published on 2007-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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