CVE-2022-21669

Bot token exposed in main.py

Description

PuddingBot is a group management bot. In version 0.0.6-b933652 and prior, the bot token is publicly exposed in main.py, making it accessible to malicious actors. The bot token has been revoked and new version is already running on the server. As of time of publication, the maintainers are planning to update code to reflect this change at a later date.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: PuddingBot pudding-bot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/PuddingBot/pudding-bot/security/advisories/GHSA-cxgr-xpmj-9qjm third party advisory
https://github.com/PuddingBot/pudding-bot/commit/a5b15fb0a5be5fdbacba8ff7b2c8759d5e3ba20f patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21669?
CVE-2022-21669 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21669?
To fix CVE-2022-21669, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21669 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21669 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21669?
CVE-2022-21669 affects PuddingBot pudding-bot.
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