CVE-2022-40811
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40811 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 backdoor is the democritus-file-system package. 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 backdoor is the democritus-file-system 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 Urls Project | Democritus Urls | 0.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-urls/issues/11Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/democritus-file-system/Not Applicable
- https://github.com/democritus-project/d8s-urls/issues/11Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/democritus-file-system/Not Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40811?
The d8s-urls for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-file-system package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-40811?
CVE-2022-40811 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-2022-40811?
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-2022-40806The d8s-uuids for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a…9.8
- CVE-2022-40807The d8s-domains for python, as distributed on PyPI, included…9.8
- CVE-2022-40808The d8s-dates for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a…9.8
- CVE-2022-40809The d8s-dicts for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a…9.8
- CVE-2022-4081Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2022-40810The d8s-ip-addresses for python, as distributed on PyPI, inc…9.8
- CVE-2022-40812The d8s-pdfs for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a …9.8
- CVE-2022-40816Zammad 5.2.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Zamm…6.5
- CVE-2022-40817Zammad 5.2.1 has a fine-grained permission model that allows…4.3
- CVE-2022-4082Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2022-40824B.C. Institute of Technology CodeIgniter <=3.1.13 is vulnera…9.8
- CVE-2022-40825B.C. Institute of Technology CodeIgniter <=3.1.13 is vulnera…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2022-40811?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST