High severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 19, 2010· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2009-5012
CVE-2009-5012
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
pyftpdlibPyPI | < 0.5.2 | 0.5.2 |
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 more
- cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=0.5.1
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-h4g7-8m7r-87r9ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-5012ghsaADVISORY
- code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/issues/detailnvdWEB
- code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORYnvdWEB
- code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/detailnvdWEB
- code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/diffnvdWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pyftpdlib/PYSEC-2010-9.yamlghsaWEB
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