CVE-2022-46609: Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b7

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-46609 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting python3-restfulapi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: python3-restfulapi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python3-restfulapi project python3-restfulapi MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy python3-restfulapi || rpm -q python3-restfulapi || python3-restfulapi --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2022-46609?

python3-restfulapi: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46609 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46609 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-2022-46609 affect?

CVE-2022-46609 affects python3-restfulapi. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Python3-RESTfulAPI commit d9907f14e9e25dcdb54f5b22252b0e9452e3970e and e772e0beee284c50946e94c54a1d43071ca78b74 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensi

How urgent is CVE-2022-46609?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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