CVE-2023-23558

Name: CVE-2023-23558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T16:15:12.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23558 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Eternal Terminal 6.2.1, TelemetryService uses fixed paths in /tmp. For example, a local attacker can create /tmp/.sentry-native-etserver with mode 0777 before the etserver process is started. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Eternal Terminal 6.2.1, TelemetryService uses fixed paths in /tmp. For example, a local attacker can create /tmp/.sentry-native-etserver with mode 0777 before the etserver process is started. The attacker can choose to read sensitive information from that file, or modify the information in that file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eternal Terminal Project	Eternal Terminal	6.2.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/16/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1207126Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminalProduct
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/16/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1207126Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminalProduct

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23558?

How severe is CVE-2023-23558?

CVE-2023-23558 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23558?

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