Pyload
CVE-2024-32880
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
pyload is an open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in pypi
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. pyload is an open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. An authenticated user can change the download folder and upload a crafted template to the specified folder lead to remote code execution. There is no fix available at the time of publication. Affected products include: Pyload.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
pyload is an open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. An authenticated user can change the download folder and upload a crafted template to the specified folder lead to remote code execution. There is no fix available at the time of publication.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
pyLoad download manager version prior to 0.5.0b3.dev77 exposes the Flask SECRET_KEY through an unauthenticated endpoint.
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulne
Code Injection in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev31. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulne
Excessive Attack Surface in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev41. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8),
pyLoad 0.5.0 is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Upload. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely e
Improper Input Validation in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev40. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), thi
Improper Certificate Validation in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev44. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4
Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev36. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6
An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerab
pyLoad is an open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability i
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev42. Rated medium severity (CV
Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev32.
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