CVE-2022-38885 describes a critical code execution backdoor found in version 0.1.0 of the d8s-netstrings Python package, specifically introduced via the democritus-strings package. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the EPSS score is low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE. Organizations using the affected d8s-netstrings version should upgrade immediately to mitigate this severe risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:d8s-netstrings_project:d8s-netstrings:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:python:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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