CVE-2022-34509 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wikifaces Project	Wikifaces	1.0

References

http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestNot Applicable
https://github.com/tford9/Wiki-Faces-Downloader/issues/1Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/wikifaces/Product
http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestNot Applicable
https://github.com/tford9/Wiki-Faces-Downloader/issues/1Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/wikifaces/Product

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-34509?

CVE-2022-34509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

How severe is CVE-2022-34509?

CVE-2022-34509 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-34509?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wikifaces Project Wikifaces.