CVE-2022-34053

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.90%

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CVE-2022-34053 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 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 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 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
1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PypiDr-Web-Engine0.2.0B0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34053?
The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-34053?
CVE-2022-34053 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34053?
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