CVE-2022-32998 Supply chain in n/a
A backdoor in the cryptoasset-data-downloader package allows attackers to execute code, steal keys, 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-2022-32998?
CVE-2022-32998 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 cryptoasset-data-downloader package in PyPI v1.0.0 to v1.0.1 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-2022-32998?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including cryptoasset-data-downloader. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cryptoasset-data-downloader PyPI | From 1.0.0 | 1.0.2 |
Products include Pypi Cryptoasset-Data-Downloader.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32998?
Upgrade cryptoasset-data-downloader to 1.0.2 or later.
Is CVE-2022-32998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr67-wcjr-gqv9, PYSEC-2022-217.