CVE-2022-36024

Name: CVE-2022-36024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T15:15:26.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots creating using py-cord version 2.0.0 are vulnerable to remote shutdown if they are added to the server with the `application.commands` scope without the `bot` scope. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots creating using py-cord version 2.0.0 are vulnerable to remote shutdown if they are added to the server with the `application.commands` scope without the `bot` scope. Currently, it appears that all public bots that use slash commands are affected. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.1. There are currently no recommended workarounds - please upgrade to a patched version.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pycord Development	Pycord	2.0.0

References

https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmrThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmrThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36024?

How severe is CVE-2022-36024?

CVE-2022-36024 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST