Code Execution Vulnerability in watools Package by Water Accounting
CVE-2022-33003

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Pypi

Status
Watools
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2022

What is CVE-2022-33003?

The watools package, versions 0.0.1 to 0.0.8, has been found to contain a backdoor that allows arbitrary code execution through the request package. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including personal information and digital currency keys. Additionally, it presents a risk for privilege escalation, making it imperative for users to update to patched versions immediately to safeguard against potential attacks.

References

http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/request
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https://pypi.org/project/watools/
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https://github.com/wateraccounting/watools/issues/5
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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