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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-42314

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, package folder names are sanitized using insufficient string replacement. The pattern ....// becomes .._ a...

Vulnerability Description

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, package folder names are sanitized using insufficient string replacement. The pattern ....// becomes .._ after replacement (partial removal), leaving .. which can be exploited when the path is later resolved by the OS. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev100.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Pyload-Ng ProjectPyload-Ng< 0.5.0b3.dev100

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42314?

CVE-2026-42314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, package folder names are sanitized using insufficient string replacement. The pattern ....// becomes .._ a...

How severe is CVE-2026-42314?

CVE-2026-42314 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42314?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pyload-Ng Project Pyload-Ng.