Incorrect Authorization Affecting pyload-ng package, versions [,0.5.0b3.dev97)
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- published9 Apr 2026
- disclosed8 Apr 2026
- creditkomi22
Introduced: 8 Apr 2026
CVE-2026-40071 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade pyload-ng to version 0.5.0b3.dev97 or higher.
Overview
pyload-ng is a The free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization in the WebUI JSON endpoints due to weaker permission checks than those enforced by the core API. An attacker can perform unauthorized operations such as reordering packages or aborting downloads by sending crafted requests to endpoints like /json/package_order, /json/link_order, or /json/abort_link while authenticated with insufficient privileges.