SB2022061320 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in api-res-py package for PyPI
Published: June 13, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022061320
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
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-2022-31313)
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.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.