SB2022061319 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in pyanxdns package for PyPI
Published: June 13, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022061319
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor) (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30882)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a backdoor issue within the presence of malicious "request" dependency that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application end execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.