How severe is CVE-2022-24951?

CVE-2022-24951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24951?

CVE-2022-24951 affects Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24951?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-24951 published?

CVE-2022-24951 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24951

CVE-2022-24951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal
Published: 2022-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A race condition exists in Eternal Terminal prior to version 6.2.0 which allows a local attacker to hijack Eternal Terminal's IPC socket, enabling access to Eternal Terminal clients which attempt to connect in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24951?: A race condition exists in Eternal Terminal prior to version 6.2.0 which allows a local attacker to hijack Eternal Terminal's IPC socket, enabling access to Eternal Terminal clients which attempt to connect in the future.
How severe is CVE-2022-24951?: CVE-2022-24951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24951?: CVE-2022-24951 affects Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24951?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-24951 published?: CVE-2022-24951 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eternal_terminal_project:eternal_terminal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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