CVE-2022-34509

Name: CVE-2022-34509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-22T15:15:08.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34509 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

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

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wikifaces Project	Wikifaces	1.0

References

http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestNot Applicable
https://github.com/tford9/Wiki-Faces-Downloader/issues/1Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/wikifaces/Product
http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/requestNot Applicable
https://github.com/tford9/Wiki-Faces-Downloader/issues/1Third Party Advisory
https://pypi.org/project/wikifaces/Product

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34509?

The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

How severe is CVE-2022-34509?

CVE-2022-34509 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34509?

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