Is CVE-2022-42040 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42040 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42040 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42040 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42040?

CVE-2022-42040 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42040

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-algorithms Python package contains a backdoor that allows for arbitrary code execution. This critical vulnerability is rated at 9.8, indicating a significant supply chain risk.

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

Recommended Action

Remove the d8s-algorithms package and audit the system for unauthorized code execution.

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-2022-42040 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.