Is CVE-2026-33509 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-33509 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-33509 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-33509 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-33509?

CVE-2026-33509 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-33509

CWE-269Published: March 24, 2026· Updated: Mar 26, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:19.7th

Official Description

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager written in Python. From version 0.4.0 to before version 0.5.0b3.dev97, the set_config_value() API endpoint allows users with the non-admin SETTINGS permission to modify any configuration option without restriction. The reconnect.script config option controls a file path that is passed directly to subprocess.run() in the thread manager's reconnect logic. A SETTINGS user can set this to any executable file on the system, achieving Remote Code Execution. The only validation in set_config_value() is a hardcoded check for general.storage_folder — all other security-critical settings including reconnect.script are writable without any allowlist or path restriction. This issue has been patched in version 0.5.0b3.dev97.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-33509 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.