How severe is CVE-2022-30885?

CVE-2022-30885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30885?

CVE-2022-30885 affects Esa Pyesasky. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-30885 published?

CVE-2022-30885 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30885

CVE-2022-30885 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Esa Pyesasky with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Esa Pyesasky
Published: 2022-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The pyesasky for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 1.2.0-1.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30885?: The pyesasky for python, as distributed on PyPI, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 1.2.0-1.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-30885?: CVE-2022-30885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30885?: CVE-2022-30885 affects Esa Pyesasky. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-30885 published?: CVE-2022-30885 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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