Is CVE-2022-32997 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-32997 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-32997 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-32997 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32997?

CVE-2022-32997 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-32997

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The RootInteractive package for PyPI contains a malicious code execution backdoor. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and allows for unauthorized access to sensitive information and privilege escalation.

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

Recommended Action

Users should remove or update the affected RootInteractive packages.

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-2022-32997 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.