How severe is CVE-2022-34509?

CVE-2022-34509 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-2022-34509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34509?

CVE-2022-34509 affects Wikifaces Project Wikifaces. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34509?

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-2022-34509 published?

CVE-2022-34509 was published on 2022-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34509

CVE-2022-34509 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wikifaces Project Wikifaces 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wikifaces Project Wikifaces
Published: 2022-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34509?: The wikifaces package in PyPI v1.0 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
How severe is CVE-2022-34509?: CVE-2022-34509 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-2022-34509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34509?: CVE-2022-34509 affects Wikifaces Project Wikifaces. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34509?: 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-2022-34509 published?: CVE-2022-34509 was published on 2022-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wikifaces_project:wikifaces:1.0:*:*:*:*:pypi:*:*