CVE-2026-42314

Description

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, package folder names are sanitized using insufficient string replacement. The pattern ....// becomes .._ after replacement (partial removal), leaving .. which can be exploited when the path is later resolved by the OS. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev100.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0006

Probability of exploitation

0.18%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pyload-ng_project	pyload-ng	< 0.5.0b3.dev100

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-97r3-5w84-r4q8 https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-97r3-5w84-r4q8

Exploits

https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-97r3-5w84-r4q8 https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-97r3-5w84-r4q8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42314? +

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, package folder names are sanitized using insufficient string replacement. The pattern ....// becomes .._ after replacement (partial removal), leaving .. which can be exploited when the path is later resolved by the OS. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev100. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-42314? +

CVE-2026-42314 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0006, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-42314? +

CVE-2026-42314 affects products from pyload-ng_project, specifically: pyload-ng. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-42314? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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