Vulnerability · Published Jan 8, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2024-21645pyLoad Log Injection
Medium 5.3
In plain English
A medium-severity injection in pyload from pyload. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 24.7% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. A log injection vulnerability was identified in `pyload` allowing any unauthenticated actor to inject arbitrary messages into the logs gathered by `pyload`. Forged or otherwise, corrupted log files can be used to cover an attacker’s tracks or even to implicate another party in the commission of a malicious act. This vulnerability has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev77.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | pyload-ng | 0.5.0b3.dev77 | GHSA-ghmw-rwh8-6qmr |
| PyPI | pyload-ng | 0.5.0b3.dev77 | PYSEC-2026-1818 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-74 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N