CVE-2022-25510

Name: CVE-2022-25510
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-11T00:15:08.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25510 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freetakserver-Ui Project	Freetakserver-Ui	1.9.8

References

https://github.com/FreeTAKTeam/FreeTakServer/issues/292Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FreeTAKTeam/FreeTakServer/issues/292Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25510?

FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.

How severe is CVE-2022-25510?

CVE-2022-25510 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25510?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-25510?

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Source: NVD / NIST