How severe is CVE-2022-50931?

CVE-2022-50931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-50931 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50931?

CVE-2022-50931 affects Teamspeak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50931?

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.

Does CVE-2022-50931 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50931 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2625.

When was CVE-2022-50931 published?

CVE-2022-50931 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50931

CVE-2022-50931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teamspeak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2625
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Teamspeak
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TeamSpeak 3.5.6 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows local attackers to replace executable files with malicious binaries. Attackers can replace system executables like ts3client_win32.exe with custom files to potentially gain SYSTEM or Administrator-level access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50931?: TeamSpeak 3.5.6 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows local attackers to replace executable files with malicious binaries. Attackers can replace system executables like ts3client_win32.exe with custom files to potentially gain SYSTEM or Administrator-level access.
How severe is CVE-2022-50931?: CVE-2022-50931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-50931 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-50931?: CVE-2022-50931 affects Teamspeak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50931?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-50931 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50931 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2625.
When was CVE-2022-50931 published?: CVE-2022-50931 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:teamspeak:teamspeak:3.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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