CVE-2022-42040: Malicious File Upload
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-algorithms package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-dicts package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Democritus D8s-algorithms | =0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42040?
CVE-2022-42040 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42040?
To fix CVE-2022-42040, remove the affected version 0.1.0 of the d8s-algorithms package and replace it with a secure version.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2022-42040?
The potential impact of CVE-2022-42040 includes unauthorized access to system resources or data through the backdoor.
Which version of the d8s-algorithms package is affected by CVE-2022-42040?
CVE-2022-42040 affects version 0.1.0 of the d8s-algorithms package.
How was the backdoor introduced in CVE-2022-42040?
The backdoor in CVE-2022-42040 was introduced by a third party within the democritus-dicts package.
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- canonical/democritus d8s-algorithms
- version/democritus d8s-algorithms/0.1.0