CVE-2024-21644
HighPublic exploitpyload Unauthenticated Flask Configuration Leakage vulnerability
Published Jan 8, 2024 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-mqpq-2p68-46fv, PYSEC-2026-1820
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-21644 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Pyload, pyload-ng (pypi).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Pyload <=0.4.9, pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev77, Pyload 0.4.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Any unauthenticated user can browse to a specific URL to expose the Flask config, including the SECRET_KEY variable. This issue has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev77.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyloadPyload | 0.5.0-beta1, 0.5.0-beta2, >= < 0.5.0b3.dev77 | 0.4.9 |
| pyload-ngpypi | See advisory | 0.5.0b3.dev77 |
Patched Releases
Pyload
<=0.4.9
pyload-ng
0.5.0b3.dev77
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 8, 2024
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/21xxx/CVE-2024-21644.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21644
- articlehttps://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/bb22063a875ffeca357aaf6e2edcd09705688c40
- articlehttps://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-mqpq-2p68-46fv
FAQ
Common Questions.
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python.
Affected: Pyload versions 0.5.0-beta1, 0.5.0-beta2, >= < 0.5.0b3.dev77; pyload-ng (pypi). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Pyload <=0.4.9, pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev77, Pyload 0.4.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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