Is CVE-2022-34983 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34983 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34983 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34983 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34983?

CVE-2022-34983 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34983

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The scu-captcha package for Python contains a malicious backdoor that enables arbitrary code execution. This is a critical supply chain risk with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on affected systems.

There is no public exploit status reported, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Immediately remove or update the scu-captcha package to a version verified to be free of malicious code.

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-2022-34983 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.