CVE-2024-1240

Name: CVE-2024-1240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-15T11:15:10.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1240 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the 'next' parameter in the login functionality. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the 'next' parameter in the login functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious sites, which can be used for phishing or other malicious activities. The issue is fixed in pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pyload	Pyload	0.5.0

References

https://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/fe94451dcc2be90b3889e2fd9d07b483c8a6dccdPatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/eef9513d-ccc3-4030-b574-374c5e7b887eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1240?

How severe is CVE-2024-1240?

CVE-2024-1240 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1240?

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Source: NVD / NIST