HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-46609
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46609

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Python3-RESTfulAPI project contains a backdoor in the request package that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability provides attackers with the ability to escalate privileges and access sensitive information.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Remove the malicious dependency and ensure all project packages are sourced from trusted repositories.

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-2022-46609 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

python3-restfulapi_project1 product(s)
python3-restfulapi
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.md
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99
ADVISORYhttps://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.md
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99
ADVISORYhttps://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/

All References (8)

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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/Product · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99Third Party Advisory
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https://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/Product · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/Product · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/blob/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99/SECURITY.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/herry-zhang/Python3-RESTfulAPI/commit/1c2081dca357685b3180b9baeb7e761e9a10ca99Third Party Advisory
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https://mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/Product · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-46609
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 14, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-46609 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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