CVE-2009-5012

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 41.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 19, 2010

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/issues/detail?id=114
cve@mitrehttp://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORY
cve@mitrehttp://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/detail?r=596
cve@mitrehttp://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/diff?spec=svn596&r=596&format=side&path=/trunk/pyftpdlib/ftpserver.py
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/issues/detail?id=114
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORY
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/detail?r=596
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/diff?spec=svn596&r=596&format=side&path=/trunk/pyftpdlib/ftpserver.py

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

PyPI(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
pyftpdlib	0.2.0, 0.3.0, 0.4.0, 0.5.0, 0.5.1	0.5.2	—

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2009-5012?

CVE-2009-5012 is a none vulnerability published on October 19, 2010. 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.

When was CVE-2009-5012 disclosed?

CVE-2009-5012 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 19, 2010, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2009-5012 actively exploited?

CVE-2009-5012 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 41.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2009-5012?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2009-5012, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2009-5012

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