CVE-2022-34057: The Scoptrial package in PyPI version v0.0.5 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the reque

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34057 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting scoptrial. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Scoptrial package in PyPI version v0.0.5 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
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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scoptrial project

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

scoptrial project scoptrial DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scoptrial || rpm -q scoptrial || scoptrial --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scoptrial sudo apt install scoptrial=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold scoptrial

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

dnf --showduplicates list scoptrial sudo dnf downgrade scoptrial-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add scoptrial

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-2022-34057?

scoptrial: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34057 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34057 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-2022-34057 affect?

CVE-2022-34057 affects scoptrial. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Scoptrial package in PyPI version v0.0.5 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 escalat

How urgent is CVE-2022-34057?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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