CVE-2025-55156

CVE-2025-55156 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Prior to version 0.5.0b3.dev91, the parameter add_links in API /json/add_package is vulnerable to SQL Injection. Attackers can modify or delete data in the database, causing data errors or loss. This issue has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev91.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-55156?
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Prior to version 0.5.0b3.dev91, the parameter add_links in API /json/add_package is vulnerable to SQL Injection. Attackers can modify or delete data in the database, causing data errors or loss. This issue has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev91.
How severe is CVE-2025-55156?
CVE-2025-55156 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-55156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-55156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-55156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24185.
When was CVE-2025-55156 published?
CVE-2025-55156 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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