CVE-2026-42312: pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42312 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) 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. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, the set_config_value() API method (@permission(Perms.SETTINGS)) in src/pyload/core/api/__init__.py gates security-sensitive options behind a hand-maintained allowlist ADMIN_ONLY_CORE_OPTIONS. The option ("general", "ssl_verify") is not on that allowlist. Any authenticated user with the non-admin SETTINGS permission can set general.ssl_verify = off, and e

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295, CWE-306, CWE-863
Published	2026-05-11
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

2026-05-11 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyload-ng project pyload-ng UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.0b3.dev100

Fixed in: 0.5.0b3.dev100

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show pyload-ng

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.0b3.dev100

pip install --upgrade "pyload-ng>=0.5.0b3.dev100"

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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-2026-42312?

pyload-ng: upgrade to 0.5.0b3.dev100. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42312 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42312 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-2026-42312 affect?

CVE-2026-42312 affects pyload-ng. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, the set_config_value() API method (@permission(Perms.SETTINGS)) in src/pyload/core/api/__init__.py gates security-sensitive options behind a hand-

How urgent is CVE-2026-42312?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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