CVE-2022-40812 — CRITICAL (9.8)

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-file-system 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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Democritus Pdfs Project	Democritus Pdfs	0.1.0

References

https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-pdfs/issues/6Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/democritus-file-system/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-pdfs/issues/6Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/democritus-file-system/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40812?

CVE-2022-40812 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-file-system package. The affected version is 0.1...

How severe is CVE-2022-40812?

CVE-2022-40812 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-2022-40812?

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