How severe is CVE-2007-6738?

CVE-2007-6738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6738?

CVE-2007-6738 affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6738 published?

CVE-2007-6738 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6738

CVE-2007-6738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in G.rodola Pyftpdlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: G.rodola Pyftpdlib
Published: 2010-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pyftpdlib before 0.1.1 does not choose a random value for the port associated with the PASV command, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about the number of in-progress data connections by reading the response to this command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6738?: pyftpdlib before 0.1.1 does not choose a random value for the port associated with the PASV command, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about the number of in-progress data connections by reading the response to this command.
How severe is CVE-2007-6738?: CVE-2007-6738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6738?: CVE-2007-6738 affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6738 published?: CVE-2007-6738 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORY

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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