First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-utility package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-file-system package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D8s-utility | =0.1.0 |
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CVE-2022-41381 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution.
To fix CVE-2022-41381, uninstall d8s-utility version 0.1.0 and replace it with a secure version not affected by this vulnerability.
Users of the d8s-utility package for Python, specifically those using version 0.1.0, are impacted by CVE-2022-41381.
CVE-2022-41381 involves a backdoor that could allow unauthorized code execution through the democritus-file-system package.
If you believe you are affected by CVE-2022-41381, you should immediately remove the vulnerable package and assess any potential compromise.