CVE-2022-25507: FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Ca

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-25507 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting freetakserver-ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Callsign parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-03-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freetakserver-ui project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-11 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freetakserver-ui project freetakserver-ui DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freetakserver-ui || rpm -q freetakserver-ui || freetakserver-ui --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freetakserver-ui sudo apt install freetakserver-ui=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.8> sudo apt-mark hold freetakserver-ui

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list freetakserver-ui sudo dnf downgrade freetakserver-ui-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.8> sudo dnf versionlock add freetakserver-ui

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-25507?

freetakserver-ui: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25507 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25507 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-2022-25507 affect?

CVE-2022-25507 affects freetakserver-ui. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Callsign parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25507?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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