CVE-2022-36024: Bots using py-cord as discord api wrapper are vulnerable to shutdowns through remote code execution

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-08-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-284

Description

py-cord is a an API wrapper for Discord written in Python. Bots creating 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. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.1. There are currently no recommended workarounds - please upgrade to a patched version.

Affected products

Pycord-Development pycord: 2.0.0

References

https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmr
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/pull/1568
https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhj-m29v-gvmr

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