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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33002

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The KGExplore package in PyPI v0.1.1 to v0.1.2 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.

Technical details

Published
2022-06-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33002?

The KGExplore package in PyPI v0.1.1 to v0.1.2 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.

Is CVE-2022-33002 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-33002 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-33002?

CVE-2022-33002 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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