CVE-2022-41387: Malicious File Upload
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-pdfs package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-urls package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Democritus Pdfs | =0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41387?
CVE-2022-41387 has a high severity rating due to the potential for code execution by a backdoor.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41387?
To fix CVE-2022-41387, remove the d8s-pdfs package version 0.1.0 and avoid using the compromised democritus-urls package.
Which versions of d8s-pdfs are affected by CVE-2022-41387?
Only version 0.1.0 of the d8s-pdfs package is affected by CVE-2022-41387.
What can happen if I use the vulnerable d8s-pdfs package linked to CVE-2022-41387?
Using the vulnerable d8s-pdfs package may lead to unauthorized code execution on your system.
Is there a known exploitation of CVE-2022-41387?
As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically using CVE-2022-41387.
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