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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50743	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.teamspeak.com	Product
https://www.teamspeak.com/en/downloads	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/teamspeak-insecure-file-permissions	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-13 23:15

Updated : 2026-02-02 16:16

NVD link : CVE-2022-50931

Mitre link : CVE-2022-50931

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-50931

JSON object : View

Products Affected

teamspeak

teamspeak

CWE

CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

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