CVE-2022-46609

Name: CVE-2022-46609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-14T15:15:10.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46609 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

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

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python3-Restfulapi Project	Python3-Restfulapi	All versions

References

https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99Third Party Advisory
https://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99Third Party Advisory
https://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46609?

How severe is CVE-2022-46609?

CVE-2022-46609 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46609?

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