CVE-2022-31190: DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-31190 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting dspace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-xmlui is a UI component for DSpace. In affected versions metadata on a withdrawn Item is exposed via the XMLUI "mets.xml" object, as long as you know the handle/URL of the withdrawn Item. This vulnerability only impacts the XMLUI. Users are advised to upgrade to version 6.4 or newer.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-863
Published	2022-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: duraspace

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-01 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

duraspace dspace UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0 and < 6.4

Fixed in: 6.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dspace || rpm -q dspace || dspace --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dspace

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dspace

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dspace sudo apt install dspace=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold dspace

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dspace sudo dnf downgrade dspace-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dspace

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31190?

dspace: upgrade to 6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31190 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31190 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-31190 affect?

CVE-2022-31190 affects dspace. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-xmlui is a UI component for DSpace. In affected versions metadata on a withdrawn Item is exposed via the XMLUI "mets.xml" obj

How urgent is CVE-2022-31190?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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