CVE-2022-33004

Name: CVE-2022-33004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-24T21:15:08.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33004 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Beginner package in PyPI v0.0.2 to v0.0.4 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Beginner package in PyPI v0.0.2 to v0.0.4 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pypi	Beginner	>= 0.0.2, <= 0.0.4

References

http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestProduct
https://github.com/Dreambuilder4028/coder/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/beginner/Product
http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestProduct
https://github.com/Dreambuilder4028/coder/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/beginner/Product

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33004?

How severe is CVE-2022-33004?

CVE-2022-33004 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33004?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST