CVE-2022-32998

Description

The cryptoasset-data-downloader package in PyPI v1.0.0 to v1.0.1 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.

How to fix CVE-2022-32998

To remediate CVE-2022-32998, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• PyPI/cryptoasset-data-downloader—upgrade to 1.0.2 or later

Is CVE-2022-32998 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 0.7%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.2

References (3)

• PATCHpypi.org/project/cryptoasset-data-downloader/
• REPORTgithub.com/serhatci/cryptocurrency-historical-data-downloader/issues/8
• WEBpypi.doubanio.com/simple/request