Code Execution Backdoor in PyPI Package by Third Party
CVE-2022-34500

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Pypi

Status
Pypi
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2022

What is CVE-2022-34500?

The bin-collect package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) prior to version 0.1 was found to contain a code execution backdoor, compromising the security of users who installed it. This backdoor, inserted by an unauthorized third party, allows the execution of arbitrary code on the systems using the affected package, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the data. Users are advised to update to a secure version and monitor their systems for any suspicious activities related to the installation of this package.

References

http://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/request
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https://pypi.org/project/bin-collect/
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https://github.com/Gmiller290488/bin_collection/issues/1
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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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