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CVE-2022-41382: The d8s-json 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 ver...

CVE-2022-41382 · published 4 years ago
Summary

The d8s-json 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.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
democritus d8s-json 0.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:democritus:d8s-json:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
Original advisory text
The d8s-json 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 ver...
The d8s-json 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.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-434Unrestricted File Upload
Timeline
Published11 Oct 2022
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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