Is CVE-2022-42037 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42037 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42037 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42037 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42037?

CVE-2022-42037 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42037

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-asns Python package contains a malicious backdoor introduced via a third-party dependency. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is critical as it allows for full remote code execution without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should immediately remove or update the affected d8s-asns 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-2022-42037 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.