How severe is CVE-2022-40898?

CVE-2022-40898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40898?

CVE-2022-40898 affects Wheel Project Wheel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40898?

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

When was CVE-2022-40898 published?

CVE-2022-40898 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40898

CVE-2022-40898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wheel Project Wheel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Wheel Project Wheel
Published: 2022-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Wheel 0.37.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via attacker controlled input to wheel cli.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40898?: An issue discovered in Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Wheel 0.37.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via attacker controlled input to wheel cli.
How severe is CVE-2022-40898?: CVE-2022-40898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40898?: CVE-2022-40898 affects Wheel Project Wheel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-40898 published?: CVE-2022-40898 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wheel_project:wheel:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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