Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-36633?

Affected: Teleport (Goteleport); github.com/gravitational/teleport (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-36633 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-36633 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-36633?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36633?

Fixed versions are available, including github.com/gravitational/teleport 10.1.2, github.com/gravitational/teleport 8.3.17, github.com/gravitational/teleport 9.3.13.

How urgently should CVE-2022-36633 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-36633

HighPublic exploit

Improper token validation leading to code execution in Teleport

Published Aug 25, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6xf3-5hp7-xqqg

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-36633 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Teleport (Goteleport), github.com/gravitational/teleport (go).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including github.com/gravitational/teleport 10.1.2, github.com/gravitational/teleport 8.3.17, github.com/gravitational/teleport 9.3.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

50%

Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Teleport 9.3.6 is vulnerable to Command injection leading to Remote Code Execution. An attacker can craft a malicious ssh agent installation link by URL encoding a bash escape with carriage return line feed. This url encoded payload can be used in place of a token and sent to a user in a social engineering attack. This is fully unauthenticated attack utilizing the trusted teleport server to deliver the payload.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
TeleportGoteleport	See advisory	10.1.2
github.com/gravitational/teleportgo	See advisory	8.3.17

Patched Releases

github.com/gravitational/teleport

10.1.2, 8.3.17, 9.3.13

Teleport

10.1.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 25, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Teleport 9.3.6 is vulnerable to Command injection leading to Remote Code Execution.
Affected: Teleport (Goteleport); github.com/gravitational/teleport (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including github.com/gravitational/teleport 10.1.2, github.com/gravitational/teleport 8.3.17, github.com/gravitational/teleport 9.3.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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