How severe is CVE-2023-0297?

CVE-2023-0297 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-0297?

CVE-2023-0297 affects the following packages: pyload-ng (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0297?

Update pyload-ng to version 0.5.0b3.dev31 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is CVE-2023-0297 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 6 known exploit references for CVE-2023-0297, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 4 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-0297?

CVE-2023-0297 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 92.9%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-0297?

CVE-2023-0297 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2023-0297?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2023-0297, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2023-0297 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-0297 was published on January 14, 2023 and was last updated on April 2, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐍 PyPI

CVE-2023-0297

CRITICAL

Code Injection in pyload/pyload

Also known asGHSA-pf38-5p22-x6h6

Published

Jan 14, 2023

Updated

Apr 2, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

6 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

92.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile-0.43%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

1 pkg affected

🐍pyload-ng

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Code Injection in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev31.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`pyload-ng`	all versions	0.5.0b3.dev31

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-51532webappspython✓ Verified

PyLoad 0.5.0 - Pre-auth Remote Code Execution (RCE)

by Gabriel Lima · Jun 14, 2023

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

Code Injection in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev31.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

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