CVE-2024-21644

Name: CVE-2024-21644
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T14:15:47.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 42.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21644 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Any unauthenticated user can browse to a specific URL to expose the Flask config, including the `SECRET_KEY` variable. EPSS estimates a 42.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Any unauthenticated user can browse to a specific URL to expose the Flask config, including the `SECRET_KEY` variable. This issue has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev77.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

42.17%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Pyload	Pyload	<= 0.4.9	—
Pyload	Pyload	0.5.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/bb22063a875ffeca357aaf6e2edcd09705688c40Patch
https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-mqpq-2p68-46fvExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/bb22063a875ffeca357aaf6e2edcd09705688c40Patch
https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-mqpq-2p68-46fvExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21644?

How severe is CVE-2024-21644?

CVE-2024-21644 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21644?

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