CVE-2022-38792 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes 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
Exotel Project	Exotel	0.1.6

References

https://github.com/jertel/elastalert2/pull/931Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sarathsp06/exotel-py/issues/10Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://inspector.pypi.io/project/exotel/0.1.6/packages/8b/ed/9ebeb34d4adb9b0115Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/exotel/ProductThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/jertel/elastalert2/pull/931Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sarathsp06/exotel-py/issues/10Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://inspector.pypi.io/project/exotel/0.1.6/packages/8b/ed/9ebeb34d4adb9b0115Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/exotel/ProductThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38792?

CVE-2022-38792 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

How severe is CVE-2022-38792?

CVE-2022-38792 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-2022-38792?

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