Which versions of duplicity are affected by CVE-2007-5201?

duplicity (pip) versions < 0.4.9 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2007-5201?

Yes. CVE-2007-5201 is fixed in 0.4.9. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2007-5201 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2007-5201 in duplicity

Q: What is CVE-2007-5201?

CVE-2007-5201 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in duplicity (pip), affecting versions < 0.4.9. It is fixed in 0.4.9.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2007-5201?

Yes. CVE-2007-5201 is fixed in 0.4.9. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5201 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5201?

Upgrade duplicity to 0.4.9 or later.

CVE-2007-5201

CVE-2007-5201 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in duplicity (pip), affecting versions < 0.4.9. It is fixed in 0.4.9.

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Summary

FTP backend for Duplicity Discloses Passwords to Process Listing

The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.

Impact

Affected versions

duplicity (< 0.4.9)

Security releases

duplicity → 0.4.9 (pip)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade duplicity to 0.4.9 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5201? CVE-2007-5201 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in duplicity (pip), affecting versions < 0.4.9. It is fixed in 0.4.9.
Which versions of duplicity are affected by CVE-2007-5201? duplicity (pip) versions < 0.4.9 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2007-5201? Yes. CVE-2007-5201 is fixed in 0.4.9. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2007-5201 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2007-5201 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5201? Upgrade duplicity to 0.4.9 or later.