CVE-2022-40807
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40807 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The d8s-domains for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-hypothesis package. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The d8s-domains for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-hypothesis package. The affected version is 0.1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Democritus Domains Project | Democritus Domains | 0.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-domains/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/democritus-hypothesis/Not Applicable
- https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-domains/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/democritus-hypothesis/Not Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40807?
The d8s-domains for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-hypothesis package. The affected version is 0.1.0
How severe is CVE-2022-40807?
CVE-2022-40807 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-2022-40807?
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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