CVE-2022-28470 Code-execution backdoor in marcador

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

The marcador Python package contains a backdoor allowing arbitrary code execution, requiring users to upgrade to a safe version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-28470?

CVE-2022-28470 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

marcador package in PyPI 0.1 through 0.13 included a code-execution backdoor.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28470?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including marcador. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
marcador PyPIAll versions0.14
marcador PyPIAll versions0.14
marcador PyPIFrom 0.10.14

Products include Python Pypi.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28470?

Upgrade marcador to 0.14 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-28470 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28470 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57qv-h9m7-jxfg, PYSEC-2022-185.

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