CVE-2022-38792
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38792 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exotel Project | Exotel | 0.1.6 |
References
- https://github.com/jertel/elastalert2/pull/931Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sarathsp06/exotel-py/issues/10Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/exotel/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jertel/elastalert2/pull/931Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sarathsp06/exotel-py/issues/10Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/exotel/Product, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38792?
The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
How severe is CVE-2022-38792?
CVE-2022-38792 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38792?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-38787Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) FPGA…7.8
- CVE-2022-38788An issue was discovered in Nokia FastMile 5G Receiver 5G14-B…4.3
- CVE-2022-38789An issue was discovered in Airties Smart Wi-Fi before 2020-0…9.1
- CVE-2022-3879The Car Dealer (Dealership) and Vehicle sales WordPress Plug…6.5
- CVE-2022-38790Weave GitOps Enterprise before 0.9.0-rc.5 has a cross-site s…5.4
- CVE-2022-38791In MariaDB before 10.9.2, compress_write in extra/mariabacku…5.5
- CVE-2022-38794Zaver through 2020-12-15 allows directory traversal via the …7.5
- CVE-2022-38795In Gitea through 1.17.1, repo cloning can occur in the migra…6.5
- CVE-2022-38796A Host Header Injection vulnerability in Feehi CMS 2.1.1 may…6.1
- CVE-2022-3880The Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop…6.5
- CVE-2022-38801In Zkteco BioTime < 8.5.3 Build:20200816.447, an employee ca…5.4
- CVE-2022-38802Zkteco BioTime < 8.5.3 Build:20200816.447 is vulnerable to I…6.2
Are you affected by CVE-2022-38792?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST