Is CVE-2022-43305 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43305 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43305 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43305 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43305?

CVE-2022-43305 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-43305

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The d8s-python 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-algorithms package. The affected version of d8s-htm is 0.1.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The d8s-python package is affected by a third-party backdoor that facilitates arbitrary code execution. The critical severity rating reflects the high potential for total system takeover.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently tracked in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should remove or update the affected d8s-python 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-2022-43305 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.