CVE-2007-6737 describes a vulnerability in pyftpdlib versions prior to 0.2.0, where the FTPServer.py component fails to increment login attempt counters for invalid usernames. This flaw simplifies brute-force attacks against the FTP server, allowing remote attackers to more easily gain unauthorized access. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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