CVE-2022-33000: The ML-Scanner package in PyPI v0.1.0 to v0.1.5 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the re

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-33000 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ml-scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ML-Scanner package in PyPI v0.1.0 to v0.1.5 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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pypi

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pypi ml-scanner UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.1.0 and <= 0.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ml-scanner || rpm -q ml-scanner || ml-scanner --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ml-scanner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ml-scanner

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ml-scanner sudo apt install ml-scanner=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold ml-scanner

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ml-scanner sudo dnf downgrade ml-scanner-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ml-scanner

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-33000?

ml-scanner: upgrade to newer than 0.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-33000 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33000 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-33000 affect?

CVE-2022-33000 affects ml-scanner. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The ML-Scanner package in PyPI v0.1.0 to v0.1.5 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 esca

How urgent is CVE-2022-33000?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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