CVE-2022-40898
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-12-23
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.
Is CVE-2022-40898 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-40898 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-40898?
CVE-2022-40898 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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