CVE-2024-21645

Summary

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 Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
pyloadpyload< 0.5.0b3.dev77affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-74: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: poc
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

References