CVE-2022-44050
CWE-434Published: November 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The d8s-networking 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-json package. The affected version of d8s-htm is 0.1.0.
Risk Analysis
The d8s-networking Python package contains a third-party code execution backdoor. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host system.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Remove the d8s-networking package and audit all installed Python packages for signs of tampering.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-44050 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-44050 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts