CVE-2022-25508: An access control issue in the component /ManageRoute/postRoute of FreeTAKServer v1.9.8 allows unauthenticated

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-25508 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freetakserver-ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An access control issue in the component /ManageRoute/postRoute of FreeTAKServer v1.9.8 allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via an unusually large amount of created routes, or create unsafe or false routes for legitimate users.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
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-2022-25508?

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

Is CVE-2022-25508 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25508 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-2022-25508 affect?

CVE-2022-25508 affects freetakserver-ui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An access control issue in the component /ManageRoute/postRoute of FreeTAKServer v1.9.8 allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via an unusually large amount of created routes, or create unsafe or false routes fo

How urgent is CVE-2022-25508?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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