CVE-2022-47583

Name: CVE-2022-47583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-19T16:15:08.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-47583 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Terminal character injection in Mintty before 3.6.3 allows code execution via unescaped output to the terminal.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Terminal character injection in Mintty before 3.6.3 allows code execution via unescaped output to the terminal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mintty Project	Mintty	< 3.6.3

References

https://dgl.cx/2023/09/ansi-terminal-security#minttyExploit
https://github.com/mintty/mintty/releases/tag/3.6.3Release Notes
https://dgl.cx/2023/09/ansi-terminal-security#minttyExploit
https://github.com/mintty/mintty/releases/tag/3.6.3Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47583?

Terminal character injection in Mintty before 3.6.3 allows code execution via unescaped output to the terminal.

How severe is CVE-2022-47583?

CVE-2022-47583 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47583?

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