How severe is CVE-2022-48258?

CVE-2022-48258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48258?

CVE-2022-48258 affects Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48258?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-48258 published?

CVE-2022-48258 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48258

CVE-2022-48258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Eternal Terminal 6.2.1, etserver and etclient have world-readable logfiles.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48258?: In Eternal Terminal 6.2.1, etserver and etclient have world-readable logfiles.
How severe is CVE-2022-48258?: CVE-2022-48258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48258?: CVE-2022-48258 affects Eternal Terminal Project Eternal Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-48258 published?: CVE-2022-48258 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eternal_terminal_project:eternal_terminal:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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