CVE-2026-42312 — pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written
CVE-2026-42312 — pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. Prior to 0.5.0b3.dev100, the set_config_value() API method (@permission(Perms.SETTINGS)) in src/pyload/core/api/__init__.py gates security-sensitive options behind a hand-maintained allowlist ADMIN_ONLY_CORE_OPTION
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-295, CWE-306, CWE-863, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-42312 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-42312 - pyLoad Unauthenticated SSL Verification Bypass
title: CVE-2026-42312 - pyLoad Unauthenticated SSL Verification Bypass
id: scw-2026-05-11-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects the exploitation of CVE-2026-42312 where an authenticated user with SETTINGS permission can disable SSL certificate verification in pyLoad by calling the set_config_value API with 'general.ssl_verify=off'. This allows an on-path attacker to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting forged SSL certificates.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-11
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-42312/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/api/set_config_value'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'general.ssl_verify=off'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42312 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-42312 |
| CWE-295 | weakness | CWE-295 |
| CWE-306 | weakness | CWE-306 |
| CWE-863 | weakness | CWE-863 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 11, 2026 at 21:16 UTC |
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