CVE-2022-38935: An issue was discovered in NiterForum version 2.5.0-beta in /src/main/java/cn/niter/forum/api/SsoApi.java and

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-38935 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting niterforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in NiterForum version 2.5.0-beta in /src/main/java/cn/niter/forum/api/SsoApi.java and /src/main/java/cn/niter/forum/controller/AdminController.java, allows attackers to gain escalated 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	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2023-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: niter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-15 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

niter niterforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.0 beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy niterforum || rpm -q niterforum || niterforum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison niterforum sudo apt install niterforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold niterforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list niterforum sudo dnf downgrade niterforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add niterforum

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-2022-38935?

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

Is CVE-2022-38935 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38935 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-2022-38935 affect?

CVE-2022-38935 affects niterforum. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in NiterForum version 2.5.0-beta in /src/main/java/cn/niter/forum/api/SsoApi.java and /src/main/java/cn/niter/forum/controller/AdminController.java, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38935?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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