How severe is CVE-2009-5012?

CVE-2009-5012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5012?

CVE-2009-5012 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5012?

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

When was CVE-2009-5012 published?

CVE-2009-5012 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5012

CVE-2009-5012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in G.rodola Pyftpdlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: G.rodola Pyftpdlib
Published: 2010-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.2 does not require the l permission for the MLST command, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and list the root directory via an FTP session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5012?: ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.2 does not require the l permission for the MLST command, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and list the root directory via an FTP session.
How severe is CVE-2009-5012?: CVE-2009-5012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5012?: CVE-2009-5012 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5012 published?: CVE-2009-5012 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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