CVE-2022-34983

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified

CVE-2022-34983 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 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
1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Scu-Captcha ProjectScu-Captcha>= 0.0.1, <= 0.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34983?
The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
How severe is CVE-2022-34983?
CVE-2022-34983 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34983?
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