#VU64227 Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in api-res-py - CVE-2022-31313

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64227

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31313

CWE-ID: CWE-506

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
api-res-py
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: rakeshrkz7

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a backdoor issue within the presence of malicious "request" dependency that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

api-res-py: 0.1

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External links
https://github.com/rakeshrkz7/as_api_res/issues/1
https://pypi.doubanio.com/simple/request
https://pypi.org/project/api-res-py/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.