CVE-2007-4656: backup-manager-upload in Backup Manager before 0.6.3 provides the FTP server hostname, username, and password

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-4656?

backup manager: upgrade to newer than 0.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-4656 being exploited?

CVE-2007-4656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-4656 affect?

CVE-2007-4656 affects backup manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). backup-manager-upload in Backup Manager before 0.6.3 provides the FTP server hostname, username, and password as plaintext command line arguments during FTP uploads, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the pr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-4656?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2007-4656 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting backup manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

backup-manager-upload in Backup Manager before 0.6.3 provides the FTP server hostname, username, and password as plaintext command line arguments during FTP uploads, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process and its arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2766.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-255, CWE-310
Published	2007-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: backup manager

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-09-04 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 0.6.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-manager || rpm -q backup-manager || backup-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade backup-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backup-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-4656?

backup manager: upgrade to newer than 0.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-4656 being exploited?

CVE-2007-4656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-4656 affect?

CVE-2007-4656 affects backup manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). backup-manager-upload in Backup Manager before 0.6.3 provides the FTP server hostname, username, and password as plaintext command line arguments during FTP uploads, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the pr

How urgent is CVE-2007-4656?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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