How severe is CVE-2022-48560?

CVE-2022-48560 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-2022-48560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48560?

CVE-2022-48560 primarily affects Python. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48560?

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-2022-48560 published?

CVE-2022-48560 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48560

CVE-2022-48560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Python
Published: 2023-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48560?: A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.
How severe is CVE-2022-48560?: CVE-2022-48560 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-2022-48560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48560?: CVE-2022-48560 primarily affects Python. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48560?: 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-2022-48560 published?: CVE-2022-48560 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:3.9.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:3.9.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

203.192.232.180 (ipv4-addr)
177.53.215.134 (ipv4-addr)
120.28.109.188 (ipv4-addr)
5.99.196.202 (ipv4-addr)
121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)
120.224.15.67 (ipv4-addr)
141.109.168.51 (ipv4-addr)
222.88.237.152 (ipv4-addr)