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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2022-40431

The d8s-pdfs 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....

Vulnerability Description

The d8s-pdfs 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-Pdfs ProjectD8S-Pdfs0.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40431?

CVE-2022-40431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The d8s-pdfs 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....

How severe is CVE-2022-40431?

CVE-2022-40431 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-2022-40431?

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