PatchTheCVECVE-2026-44226: pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python
CVE-2026-44226 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) 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. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, pyload-ng WebUI returns full Python traceback details to clients on unhandled exceptions. Because /web/<path:filename> is reachable without authentication and renders attacker-controlled template names, an unauthenticated user can reliably trigger a server exception (for example by requesting a non-existent template) and receive internal stack traces in
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-209 |
| Published | 2026-05-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-44226?
pyload: upgrade to 2026-04-13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-44226 being exploited?
CVE-2026-44226 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-2026-44226 affect?
CVE-2026-44226 affects pyload. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, pyload-ng WebUI returns full Python traceback details to clients on unhandled exceptions. Because /web/<path:filename> is reachable without authen
How urgent is CVE-2026-44226?
Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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