CVE-2024-39205

An issue in pyload-ng v0.5.0b3.dev85 running under python3.11 or below allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request

Critical · published October 28, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafted HTTP request is all it takes to turn your pyload-ng server into an attacker's playground! Think of it like a delivery driver dropping off a package that looks perfectly normal, but inside is a ticking time bomb — the moment it’s unpacked, chaos ensues! With this vulnerability, attackers can execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to full system compromise. They could manipulate, steal, or destroy your data, making this not just a nuisance but a serious threat to your operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver dropping off a package that looks perfectly normal, but inside is a ticking time bomb — the moment it’s unpacked, chaos ensues! CVE-2024-39205 affects pyload-ng v0.5.0b3.dev85 when running under Python 3.11 or below, allowing unauthorized execution of arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTTP request.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers can execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to full system compromise. They could manipulate, steal, or destroy your data, making this not just a nuisance but a serious threat to your operations. Immediately patch to the latest version of pyload-ng to address this critical vulnerability. Review your server configurations and consider implementing strict input validation to guard against similar threats in the future. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will fortify your defenses and keep your server safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16538 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2024-10-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 00:00Z
    An issue in pyload-ng v0.5.0b3.dev85 running under python3.11 or below allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request
    cvelistv5