CVE-2007-5373

CVE-2007-5373 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ldapscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as demonstrated by a call to ldappasswd in the _changepassword function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5373?
ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as demonstrated by a call to ldappasswd in the _changepassword function.
How severe is CVE-2007-5373?
CVE-2007-5373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5373 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5373?
CVE-2007-5373 primarily affects Ldapscripts. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5373?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5373 published?
CVE-2007-5373 was published on 2007-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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