CVE-2022-34053: The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34053 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dr-web-engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 04:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pypi dr-web-engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.0 b0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dr-web-engine || rpm -q dr-web-engine || dr-web-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dr-web-engine sudo apt install dr-web-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold dr-web-engine

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dr-web-engine sudo dnf downgrade dr-web-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dr-web-engine

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-2022-34053?

dr-web-engine: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34053 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34053 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-2022-34053 affect?

CVE-2022-34053 affects dr-web-engine. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The DR-Web-Engine package in PyPI v0.2.0b0 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-34053?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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