CVE-2022-32998

Public Exploit

Description

The cryptoasset-data-downloader package in PyPI v1.0.0 to v1.0.1 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.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.36%

Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/request	product
https://pypi.org/project/cryptoasset-data-downloader/	product
https://github.com/serhatci/cryptocurrency-historical-data-downloader/issues/8	issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32998?: CVE-2022-32998 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32998?: To fix CVE-2022-32998, 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-2022-32998 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-32998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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