CVE-2022-25510: FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-25510 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting freetakserver-ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25510?

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

Is CVE-2022-25510 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25510 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-2022-25510 affect?

CVE-2022-25510 affects freetakserver-ui. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25510?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Flask vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-25512 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to leak sensitive API and Websocket keys.
CVE-2022-25511 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An issue in the ?filename= argument of the route /DataPackageTable in FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 allows attackers
CVE-2022-25508 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE An access control issue in the component /ManageRoute/postRoute of FreeTAKServer v1.9.8 allows unauthenticated
CVE-2022-25507 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Ca
CVE-2022-25506 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE FreeTAKServer-UI v1.9.8 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the API endpoint /Authenti

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