Is CVE-2022-34981 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34981 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34981 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34981 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34981?

CVE-2022-34981 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34981

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The PyCrowdTangle package in PyPI before v0.0.1 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The PyCrowdTangle Python package includes a backdoor that permits remote code execution. This critical vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8, necessitating immediate remediation.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Uninstall the PyCrowdTangle package and replace it with a secure, verified alternative.

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-2022-34981 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.