CVE-2026-35463: pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting pyload-ng. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. In 0.5.0b3.dev96 and earlier, the ADMIN_ONLY_OPTIONS protection mechanism restricts security-critical configuration values (reconnect scripts, SSL certs, proxy credentials) to admin-only access. However, this protection is only applied to core config options, not to plugin config options. The AntiVirus plugin stores an executable path (avfile) in its config, which is passed dire

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pyload-ng project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-07 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyload-ng project pyload-ng UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5.0b3.dev96

Fixed in: newer than 0.5.0b3.dev96

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show pyload-ng

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5.0b3.dev96

pip install --upgrade "pyload-ng>0.5.0b3.dev96"

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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-2026-35463?

pyload-ng: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0b3.dev96. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35463 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35463 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-2026-35463 affect?

CVE-2026-35463 affects pyload-ng. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. In 0.5.0b3.dev96 and earlier, the ADMIN_ONLY_OPTIONS protection mechanism restricts security-critical configuration values (reconnect scripts, SSL certs, proxy credentials

How urgent is CVE-2026-35463?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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