CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-07-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-34983?
The scu-captcha package in PyPI v0.0.1 to v0.0.4 included a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
Is CVE-2022-34983 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-34983 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-34983?
CVE-2022-34983 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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