How severe is CVE-2022-38792?

CVE-2022-38792 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-2022-38792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38792?

CVE-2022-38792 affects Exotel Project Exotel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38792?

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-2022-38792 published?

CVE-2022-38792 was published on 2022-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38792

CVE-2022-38792 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Exotel Project Exotel 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Exotel Project Exotel
Published: 2022-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38792?: The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
How severe is CVE-2022-38792?: CVE-2022-38792 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-2022-38792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38792?: CVE-2022-38792 affects Exotel Project Exotel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38792?: 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-2022-38792 published?: CVE-2022-38792 was published on 2022-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exotel_project:exotel:0.1.6:*:*:*:*:python:*:*