Is CVE-2022-43304 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43304 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43304 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43304 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43304?

CVE-2022-43304 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-43304

CWE-434Published: November 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The d8s-timer for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. A potential code execution backdoor inserted by third parties is the democritus-uuids package. The affected version of d8s-htm is 0.1.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-timer package contains a third-party backdoor that allows for arbitrary code execution. This critical flaw presents a significant risk to any environment where the package is deployed.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not included in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should remove or update the affected d8s-timer package to a secure version.

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-2022-43304 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.