Vulnerability Description
DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. In affected versions the ItemImportServiceImpl is vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability. This means a malicious SAF (simple archive format) package could cause a file/directory to be created anywhere the Tomcat/DSpace user can write to on the server. However, this path traversal vulnerability is only possible by a user with special privileges (either Administrators or someone with command-line access to the server). This vulnerability impacts the XMLUI, JSPUI and command-line. Users are advised to upgrade. As a basic workaround, users may block all access to the following URL paths: If you are using the XMLUI, block all access to /admin/batchimport path (this is the URL of the Admin Batch Import tool). Keep in mind, if your site uses the path "/xmlui", then you'd need to block access to /xmlui/admin/batchimport. If you are using the JSPUI, block all access to /dspace-admin/batchimport path (this is the URL of the Admin Batch Import tool). Keep in mind, if your site uses the path "/jspui", then you'd need to block access to /jspui/dspace-admin/batchimport. Keep in mind, only an Administrative user or a user with command-line access to the server is able to import/upload SAF packages. Therefore, assuming those users do not blindly upload untrusted SAF packages, then it is unlikely your site could be impacted by this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Duraspace | Dspace | >= 4.0, <= 5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/56e76049185bbd87c994128a9d77735ad7af0199PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/7af52a0883a9dbc475cf3001f04ed11b24c8a4c0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-8rmh-55h4-93h5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/56e76049185bbd87c994128a9d77735ad7af0199PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/7af52a0883a9dbc475cf3001f04ed11b24c8a4c0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-8rmh-55h4-93h5PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31195?
CVE-2022-31195 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. In affected versions the ItemImportServiceImpl is vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerabili...
How severe is CVE-2022-31195?
CVE-2022-31195 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31195?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Duraspace Dspace.