CVE-2022-29174: countly-server is the server-side part of Countly, a product analytics solution

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29174 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting countly server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

countly-server is the server-side part of Countly, a product analytics solution. Prior to versions 22.03.7 and 21.11.4, a malicious actor who knows an account email address/username and full name specified in the database is capable of guessing the password reset token. The actor may use this information to reset the password and take over the account. The problem has been patched in Countly Server version 22.03.7 for servers using the new user i

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2022-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: count

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-17 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

count countly server UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.11.4 · >= 22.03 and < 22.03.7

Fixed in: 21.11.4, 22.03.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.03

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy countly-server || rpm -q countly-server || countly-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade countly-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade countly-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison countly-server sudo apt install countly-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.03> sudo apt-mark hold countly-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list countly-server sudo dnf downgrade countly-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.03> sudo dnf versionlock add countly-server

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-29174?

countly server: upgrade to 21.11.4, 22.03.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29174 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29174 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-2022-29174 affect?

CVE-2022-29174 affects countly server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). countly-server is the server-side part of Countly, a product analytics solution. Prior to versions 22.03.7 and 21.11.4, a malicious actor who knows an account email address/username and full name specified in the database is capable of gues

How urgent is CVE-2022-29174?

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

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