CVE-2022-50931 TeamSpeak 3.5.6 - Insecure File Permissions
Local attackers can replace TeamSpeak executables due to insecure permissions, potentially gaining SYSTEM or Administrator privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-50931?
CVE-2022-50931 is a high-severity vulnerability in TeamSpeak, published on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50931?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Teamspeak Teamspeak.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50931?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50931 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-50931 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50931 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in TeamSpeak
Sources
Also known as GHSA-723j-rxfr-7934.