CVE-2023-0297
High PUBLISHEDCode Injection in pyload/pyload
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Code Injection in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev31.
- CVE Published
- Jan 14, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Jan 14, 2023
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pyload |
pyload/pyload
|
unspecified to < 0.5.0b3.dev31 |
Affected |
CVE References
- huntr.dev/bounties/3fd606f7-83e1-4265-b083-2e1889a05e65 huntr.dev · CVE Record https://huntr.dev/bounties/3fd606f7-83e1-4265-b083-2e1889a05e65
- GitHub — pyload/pyload github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/7d73ba7919e594d783b3411d7ddb8...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/171096/pyLoad-js2py-Python-Execution.html packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171096/pyLoad-js2py-Python-Execu...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/172914/PyLoad-0.5.0-Remote-Code-Execut... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172914/PyLoad-0.5.0-Remote-Code-...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2023-01-14 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-0297.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/pyload_js2py_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2023-01-14 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-01-09 11:44:09 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/pyload_js2py_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-0297.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-05-21 17:09:05 UTC · 10 stars
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in PyLoad <0.5.0b3.dev31
github · Created 2023-01-09 11:44:09 UTC · 27 stars
CVE-2023-0297: The Story of Finding Pre-auth RCE in pyLoad
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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11:44 UTC over 3 years ago11:44 UTC · over 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2023-0297
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2023-0297",
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"affected_product": "pyload/pyload",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
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"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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}