PatchTheCVECVE-2022-34295: totd before 1.5.3 does not properly randomize mesg IDs.
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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE
CVE-2022-34295 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting totd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
totd before 1.5.3 does not properly randomize mesg IDs.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-330 |
| Published | 2022-06-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: totd project
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
totd project totd UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.5.3
Fixed in: 1.5.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy totd || rpm -q totd || totd --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade totd
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade totd
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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.
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-2022-34295?
totd: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-34295 being exploited?
CVE-2022-34295 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-2022-34295 affect?
CVE-2022-34295 affects totd. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). totd before 1.5.3 does not properly randomize mesg IDs.
How urgent is CVE-2022-34295?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference
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