CVE-2024-1240

Open Redirection in pyload/pyload

MEDIUM
6.1
CVSS Score
Published: November 15, 2024 at 10:57 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 07:03 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsPyloadPayload

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Severity
MEDIUM6.1
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

Description

An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the 'next' parameter in the login functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious sites, which can be used for phishing or other malicious activities. The issue is fixed in pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev790.5.0
Affected range stops below pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79
Affected range stops below pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

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StatusANALYZED
CWE
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