PatchTheCVECVE-2022-21694: OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat
CVE-2022-21694 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting onionshare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. The website mode of the onionshare allows to use a hardened CSP, which will block any scripts and external resources. It is not possible to configure this CSP for individual pages and therefore the security enhancement cannot be used for websites using javascript or external resources like fonts or imag
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2022-01-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-21694?
onionshare: upgrade to 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-21694 being exploited?
CVE-2022-21694 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-21694 affect?
CVE-2022-21694 affects onionshare. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. The website mode of the onionshare allows to use a hardened CSP, which will block any scripts
How urgent is CVE-2022-21694?
Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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