CVE-2022-31195: DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-31195 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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. 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 p

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

duraspace dspace UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0 and <= 5.10 · > 6.0 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-2022-31195?

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

Is CVE-2022-31195 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31195 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-2022-31195 affect?

CVE-2022-31195 affects dspace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 a

How urgent is CVE-2022-31195?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

Apache Tomcat vulnerabilities

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