First published: Fri Jun 24 2022(Updated: )
The watools package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.8 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Pypi Watools | >=0.0.1<=0.0.8 |
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CVE-2022-33003 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its capability of allowing code execution and sensitive information access.
To fix CVE-2022-33003, upgrade the watools package to version 0.0.9 or later where the vulnerability has been resolved.
CVE-2022-33003 affects versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.8 of the watools package.
CVE-2022-33003 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive user information, and gain elevated privileges.
Yes, CVE-2022-33003 involves a backdoor in the watools package that utilizes the request package for code execution.