CVE-2022-32997 Supply chain in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A backdoor in the RootInteractive PyPI package allows attackers to execute code, steal sensitive data, and escalate privileges.

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

What is CVE-2022-32997?

CVE-2022-32997 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The RootInteractive package in PyPI v0.0.5 to v0.0.19b0 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32997?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including rootinteractive. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
rootinteractive PyPIFrom 0.0.50.0.19

Products include Pypi Rootinteractive.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32997?

Upgrade rootinteractive to 0.0.19 or later.

Is CVE-2022-32997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c7c-g89g-4693, PYSEC-2022-219.

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