Is CVE-2022-42044 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42044 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42044 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42044 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42044?

CVE-2022-42044 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42044

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-html package. The affected version is 0.1.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-asns Python package contains a backdoor that enables arbitrary code execution. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8, reflecting the severe risk of supply chain compromise.

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

Recommended Action

Remove the affected d8s-asns package and audit the environment for any malicious artifacts introduced by the backdoor.

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-2022-42044 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.