How severe is CVE-2022-46609?

CVE-2022-46609 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-2022-46609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46609?

CVE-2022-46609 affects Python3-restfulapi Project Python3-restfulapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46609?

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-2022-46609 published?

CVE-2022-46609 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46609

CVE-2022-46609 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Python3-restfulapi Project Python3-restfulapi 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Python3-restfulapi Project Python3-restfulapi
Published: 2022-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46609?: Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-46609?: CVE-2022-46609 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-2022-46609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46609?: CVE-2022-46609 affects Python3-restfulapi Project Python3-restfulapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46609?: 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-2022-46609 published?: CVE-2022-46609 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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