Vulnerability identifier: #VU93640

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38519

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
yt-dlp
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: yt-dlp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to software allows files with insecure extensions to be stored in the download folder. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download an executable file and execute it on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

yt-dlp: 2021.01.07 - 2024.05.27

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External links
http://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/releases/tag/2024.07.01
http://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/security/advisories/GHSA-79w7-vh3h-8g4j

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.