Is CVE-2022-30885 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-30885 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-30885 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-30885 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-30885?

CVE-2022-30885 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-30885

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The pyesasky for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 1.2.0-1.4.2.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The pyesasky package for Python contains a malicious code execution backdoor inserted by a third party. This critical vulnerability allows for remote, unauthenticated exploitation.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to version 1.2.0-1.4.2 or later to remove the backdoor.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-30885 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.