CVE-2022-34962: OpenTeknik LLC OSSN OPEN SOURCE SOCIAL NETWORK v6.3 LTS was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scriptin

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34962 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting open source social network. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenTeknik LLC OSSN OPEN SOURCE SOCIAL NETWORK v6.3 LTS was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Group Timeline module.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openteknik

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 18:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openteknik open source social network DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-social-network || rpm -q open-source-social-network || open-source-social-network --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-source-social-network sudo apt install open-source-social-network=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3> sudo apt-mark hold open-source-social-network

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-source-social-network sudo dnf downgrade open-source-social-network-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add open-source-social-network

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-2022-34962?

open source social network: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34962 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34962 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-2022-34962 affect?

CVE-2022-34962 affects open source social network. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). OpenTeknik LLC OSSN OPEN SOURCE SOCIAL NETWORK v6.3 LTS was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Group Timeline module.

How urgent is CVE-2022-34962?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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