CVE-2022-21693

Name: CVE-2022-21693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-18T22:15:08.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21693 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. In affected versions an adversary with a primitive that allows for filesystem access from the context of the Onionshare process can access sensitive files in the entire user home folder. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. In affected versions an adversary with a primitive that allows for filesystem access from the context of the Onionshare process can access sensitive files in the entire user home folder. This could lead to the leaking of sensitive data. Due to the automatic exclusion of hidden folders, the impact is reduced. This can be mitigated by usage of the flatpak release.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Onionshare	Onionshare	>= 2.3, < 2.5

References

https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare/releases/tag/v2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare/security/advisories/GHSA-jgm9-xpfj-4fq6Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare/releases/tag/v2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare/security/advisories/GHSA-jgm9-xpfj-4fq6Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21693?

How severe is CVE-2022-21693?

CVE-2022-21693 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21693?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST