How severe is CVE-2022-34983?

CVE-2022-34983 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-2022-34983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34983?

CVE-2022-34983 affects Scu-captcha Project Scu-captcha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34983?

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-2022-34983 published?

CVE-2022-34983 was published on 2022-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34983

CVE-2022-34983 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Scu-captcha Project Scu-captcha 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scu-captcha Project Scu-captcha
Published: 2022-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34983?: The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
How severe is CVE-2022-34983?: CVE-2022-34983 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-2022-34983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34983?: CVE-2022-34983 affects Scu-captcha Project Scu-captcha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34983?: 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-2022-34983 published?: CVE-2022-34983 was published on 2022-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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