CVE-2025-46802
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2025-46802 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. For a short time they PTY is set to mode 666, allowing any user on the system to connect to the screen session.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
For a short time they PTY is set to mode 666, allowing any user on the system to connect to the screen session.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-46802?
For a short time they PTY is set to mode 666, allowing any user on the system to connect to the screen session.
How severe is CVE-2025-46802?
CVE-2025-46802 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46802?
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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