How severe is CVE-2024-21645?

CVE-2024-21645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21645?

CVE-2024-21645 primarily affects Pyload. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21645?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-21645 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21645 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0358.

When was CVE-2024-21645 published?

CVE-2024-21645 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21645

CVE-2024-21645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pyload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0358
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Pyload
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. A log injection vulnerability was identified in `pyload` allowing any unauthenticated actor to inject arbitrary messages into the logs gathered by `pyload`. Forged or otherwise, corrupted log files can be used to cover an attacker’s tracks or even to implicate another party in the commission of a malicious act. This vulnerability has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev77.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21645?: pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. A log injection vulnerability was identified in `pyload` allowing any unauthenticated actor to inject arbitrary messages into the logs gathered by `pyload`. Forged or otherwise, corrupted log files can be used to cover an attacker’s tracks or even to implicate another party in the commission of a malicious act. This vulnerability has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev77.
How severe is CVE-2024-21645?: CVE-2024-21645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21645?: CVE-2024-21645 primarily affects Pyload. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21645?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21645 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21645 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0358.
When was CVE-2024-21645 published?: CVE-2024-21645 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pyload:pyload:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pyload:pyload:0.5.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pyload:pyload:0.5.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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