CVE-2022-46997: Passhunt commit 54eb987d30ead2b8ebbf1f0b880aa14249323867 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor v

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-46997 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting passhunt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Passhunt commit 54eb987d30ead2b8ebbf1f0b880aa14249323867 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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-912
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: passhunt 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

passhunt project passhunt 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 passhunt || rpm -q passhunt || passhunt --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-2022-46997?

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

Is CVE-2022-46997 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46997 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-2022-46997 affect?

CVE-2022-46997 affects passhunt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Passhunt commit 54eb987d30ead2b8ebbf1f0b880aa14249323867 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 wel

How urgent is CVE-2022-46997?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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