CVE-2022-31194: DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-jspui is a UI component for DSpace....

Description

DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-jspui is a UI component for DSpace. The JSPUI resumable upload implementations in SubmissionController and FileUploadRequest are vulnerable to multiple path traversal attacks, allowing an attacker to create files/directories anywhere on the server writable by the Tomcat/DSpace user, by modifying some request parameters during submission. This path traversal can only be executed by a user with special privileges (submitter rights). This vulnerability only impacts the JSPUI. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds. However, this vulnerability cannot be exploited by an anonymous user or a basic user. The user must first have submitter privileges to at least one Collection and be able to determine how to modify the request parameters to exploit the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Duraspace	Dspace	>= 4.0, <= 5.10
Duraspace	Dspace	> 6.0, < 6.4

References

https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/7569c6374aefeafb996e202cf8d631020eda5f24Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/d1dd7d23329ef055069759df15cfa200c8e3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-qp5m-c3m9-8q2pPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/7569c6374aefeafb996e202cf8d631020eda5f24Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/d1dd7d23329ef055069759df15cfa200c8e3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-qp5m-c3m9-8q2pPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31194?

DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-jspui is a UI component for DSpace. The JSPUI resumable upload implementations in SubmissionController and FileUploadRequest are vulnerable to multiple path traversal attacks, allowing an attacker to create files/directories anywhere on the server writable by the Tomcat/DSpace user, by modifying some request parameters during submission. This path traversal can only be executed by a user with special privileges (submitter rights). This vulnerability only impacts the JSPUI. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds. However, this vulnerability cannot be exploited by an anonymous user or a basic user. The user must first have submitter privileges to at least one Collection and be able to determine how to modify the request parameters to exploit the vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-31194?

CVE-2022-31194 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31194?

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.