Bots using py-cord as Discord API wrapper are vulnerable to shutdowns through remote code execution
Impact
py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots using py-cord version 2.0.0 are vulnerable to remote shutdown if they are added to the server with the application.commands scope without the bot scope. Currently, it appears that all public bots that use slash commands are affected.
Patches
This issue has been patched in version 2.0.1.
Workarounds
There are currently no recommended workarounds - please upgrade to a patched version.
References
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568
For more information
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Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | py-cord | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.1 | 2.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmr
- https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36024
- https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/py-cord/PYSEC-2022-43146.yaml
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-284- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
py-cord- Disclosed
- 18.08.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2022-43146 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: py-cord
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