CVE-2024-39205 pyload-ng vulnerable to RCE with js2py sandbox escape
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on pyload-ng servers via crafted HTTP requests, requiring immediate upgrades.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-39205?
CVE-2024-39205 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in pyload-ng v0.5.0b3.dev85 running under python3.11 or below allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39205?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including pyload-ng.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pyload-ng PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0b3.dev85 | None |
pyload-ng PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0b3.dev85 | None |
pyload-ng PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0b3.dev85 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2024-39205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-39205 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-39205 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9pp-r4xf-597r, PYSEC-2026-499.