CVE-2026-42315: pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42315 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) 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, when passing a folder name in the set_package_data() API function call inside the data object with key "_folder", there is no sanitization at all, allowing a user with Perms.MODIFY to specify arbitrary directories as download locations for a package. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev100.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-36
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"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-42315?

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

Is CVE-2026-42315 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42315 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-2026-42315 affect?

CVE-2026-42315 affects pyload-ng. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, when passing a folder name in the set_package_data() API function call inside the data object with key "_folder", there is no sanitization at all,

How urgent is CVE-2026-42315?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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