CVE-2022-38880

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified

CVE-2022-38880 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The d8s-urls for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The affected version is 0.1.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The d8s-urls for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The affected version is 0.1.0.

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
0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Democritus Urls ProjectDemocritus Urls0.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38880?
The d8s-urls for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The affected version is 0.1.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-38880?
CVE-2022-38880 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38880?
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