CVE-2026-35464: pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-35464?

pyload: upgrade to 2026-04-02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-35464 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35464 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-35464 affect?

CVE-2026-35464 affects pyload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. The fix for CVE-2026-33509 added an ADMIN_ONLY_OPTIONS set to block non-admin users from modifying security-critical config options. The storage_folder option is not in th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-35464?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35464 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pyload. 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. The fix for CVE-2026-33509 added an ADMIN_ONLY_OPTIONS set to block non-admin users from modifying security-critical config options. The storage_folder option is not in this set and passes the existing path restriction because the Flask session directory is outside both PKGDIR and userdir. A user with SETTINGS and ADD permissions can redirect downloads to the Flask filesystem se

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502, CWE-863
Published	2026-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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 pyload UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026-04-02

Fixed in: 2026-04-02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2026-04-02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pyload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pyload

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-35464?

pyload: upgrade to 2026-04-02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35464 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35464 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-2026-35464 affect?

CVE-2026-35464 affects pyload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. The fix for CVE-2026-33509 added an ADMIN_ONLY_OPTIONS set to block non-admin users from modifying security-critical config options. The storage_folder option is not in th

How urgent is CVE-2026-35464?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Flask vulnerabilities

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References

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