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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46609

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2022-12-14

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.

Is CVE-2022-46609 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-46609 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-46609?

CVE-2022-46609 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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