PatchTheCVECVE-2022-24950: A race condition exists in Eternal Terminal prior to version 6.2.0 that allows an authenticated attacker to hi
CVE-2022-24950 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eternal terminal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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().
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-362 |
| Published | 2022-08-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-24950?
eternal terminal: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-24950 being exploited?
CVE-2022-24950 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-2022-24950 affect?
CVE-2022-24950 affects eternal terminal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 U
How urgent is CVE-2022-24950?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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