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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2022-40429

The d8s-ip-addresses for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-networking package. The affected version...

Vulnerability Description

The d8s-ip-addresses for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-networking package. The affected version is 0.1.0.

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

VendorProductVersions
D8S-Ip-Addresses ProjectD8S-Ip-Addresses0.1.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40429?

CVE-2022-40429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The d8s-ip-addresses for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-networking package. The affected version...

How severe is CVE-2022-40429?

CVE-2022-40429 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-2022-40429?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: D8S-Ip-Addresses Project D8S-Ip-Addresses.