How severe is CVE-2022-50927?

CVE-2022-50927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-50927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50927?

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

Does CVE-2022-50927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2603.

When was CVE-2022-50927 published?

CVE-2022-50927 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50927

CVE-2022-50927 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2603
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cyclades Serial Console Server 3.3.0 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to overly permissive sudo privileges for the admin user and admin group. Attackers can exploit the default user configuration to gain root access by manipulating system binaries and leveraging unrestricted sudo permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50927?: Cyclades Serial Console Server 3.3.0 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to overly permissive sudo privileges for the admin user and admin group. Attackers can exploit the default user configuration to gain root access by manipulating system binaries and leveraging unrestricted sudo permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-50927?: CVE-2022-50927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-50927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2603.
When was CVE-2022-50927 published?: CVE-2022-50927 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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