CVE-2009-5012: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-5012: ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.2 does not require the l permission for the MLST command, which allows...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-5012 is an access-control flaw in pyftpdlib before 0.5.2. An authenticated FTP user could list the server root directory even when intended permissions should block listing. This is mainly an information exposure and policy bypass risk, not evidence of full server compromise from the supplied sources. Exposure is limited to systems running pyftpdlib versions before 0.5.2 where untrusted or low-privilege users can authenticate to the FTP service. Treat as a targeted cleanup item for legacy FTP services. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing FTP deployments with many authenticated users or sensitive root-directory metadata. Mitigation focus: Upgrade pyftpdlib to version 0.5.2 or later.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for packaged or forked pyftpdlib copies.; Limit FTP accounts to trusted users until fixed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 19, 2010, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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