CVE-2022-34965: OpenTeknik LLC OSSN OPEN SOURCE SOCIAL NETWORK v6.3 LTS was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vul

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /ossn/administrator/com_installer. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file. Note: The project owner believes this is intended behavior of the application as it only allows authenticated admins to upload files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
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 17:15 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-34965?

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

Is CVE-2022-34965 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34965 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-2022-34965 affect?

CVE-2022-34965 affects open source social network. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). OpenTeknik LLC OSSN OPEN SOURCE SOCIAL NETWORK v6.3 LTS was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /ossn/administrator/com_installer. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via

How urgent is CVE-2022-34965?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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