CVE-2024-21645

MEDIUM
2024-01-08 [email protected]
5.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today
Patch Released
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Nov 21, 2024 - 08:54 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2024 - 14:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

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.

Analysis

pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 71.3%.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. 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 products include: Pyload. Version information: version 0.5.0.

Affected Products

Pyload.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

118
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +71.3
CVSS: +26
POC: +20

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