CVE-2022-38882: Malicious File Upload
First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-json for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-strings package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| D8s-json | =0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38882?
CVE-2022-38882 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38882?
To mitigate CVE-2022-38882, you should remove the affected version 0.1.0 of the d8s-json package and upgrade to a secure version once available.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-38882?
The impact of CVE-2022-38882 includes the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the machine where the vulnerable package is installed.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-38882?
Users of the d8s-json package version 0.1.0 installed from PyPI are impacted by CVE-2022-38882.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38882?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2022-38882 is to uninstall the vulnerable package until a patch is released.
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