How severe is CVE-2022-21691?

CVE-2022-21691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21691?

CVE-2022-21691 affects Onionshare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21691?

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

When was CVE-2022-21691 published?

CVE-2022-21691 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21691

CVE-2022-21691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Onionshare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Onionshare
Published: 2022-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. In affected versions chat participants can spoof their channel leave message, tricking others into assuming they left the chatroom.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21691?: OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. In affected versions chat participants can spoof their channel leave message, tricking others into assuming they left the chatroom.
How severe is CVE-2022-21691?: CVE-2022-21691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21691?: CVE-2022-21691 affects Onionshare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21691 published?: CVE-2022-21691 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:onionshare:onionshare:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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