CVE-2022-36024: py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-36024 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pycord. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots creating using py-cord version 2.0.0 are vulnerable to remote shutdown if they are added to the server with the `application.commands` scope without the `bot` scope. Currently, it appears that all public bots that use slash commands are affected. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.1. There are currently no recommended workarounds - please upgrade to a patched version.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-862
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pycord development

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pycord development pycord DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pycord || rpm -q pycord || pycord --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pycord sudo apt install pycord=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold pycord

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pycord sudo dnf downgrade pycord-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pycord

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-36024?

pycord: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36024 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-36024 affect?

CVE-2022-36024 affects pycord. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots creating using py-cord version 2.0.0 are vulnerable to remote shutdown if they are added to the server with the `application.commands` scope without the `bot` scope. Currently,

How urgent is CVE-2022-36024?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Discord vulnerabilities

References

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