Is CVE-2022-41383 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41383 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41383 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41383 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41383?

CVE-2022-41383 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41383

CWE-434Published: October 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The d8s-archives package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-file-system package. The affected version is 0.1.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-archives Python package contains a malicious backdoor introduced via a third-party dependency. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, posing a severe risk of remote code execution.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should immediately remove or update the affected d8s-archives version 0.1.0 package.

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-2022-41383 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.