CVE-2022-24950

Name: CVE-2022-24950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-16T01:15:12.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition exists in Eternal Terminal prior to version 6.2.0 that allows an authenticated attacker to hijack other users' SSH authorization socket, enabling the attacker to login to other systems as the targeted users. The bug is in UserTerminalRouter::getInfoForId().. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition exists in Eternal Terminal prior to version 6.2.0 that allows an authenticated attacker to hijack other users' SSH authorization socket, enabling the attacker to login to other systems as the targeted users. The bug is in UserTerminalRouter::getInfoForId().

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eternal Terminal Project	Eternal Terminal	< 6.2.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/16/1
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminal/commit/900348bb8bc96e1c7ba4888ac8480f643c43d3c3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-85gw-pchc-4rf3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/16/1
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminal/commit/900348bb8bc96e1c7ba4888ac8480f643c43d3c3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-85gw-pchc-4rf3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24950?

How severe is CVE-2022-24950?

CVE-2022-24950 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24950?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST