CVE-2022-21696

Username spoofing in OnionShare

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 it is possible to change the username to that of another chat participant with an additional space character at the end of the name string. An adversary with access to the chat environment can use the rename feature to impersonate other participants by adding whitespace characters at the end of the username.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: onionshare onionshare
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21696?
CVE-2022-21696 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21696?
To fix CVE-2022-21696, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21696 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21696 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21696?
CVE-2022-21696 affects onionshare onionshare.
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