CVE-2022-41947: DHIS 2 is an open source information system for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualizat

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-41947 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting dhis 2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DHIS 2 is an open source information system for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualization. Through various features of DHIS2, an authenticated user may be able to upload a file which includes embedded javascript. The user could then potentially trick another authenticated user to open the malicious file in a browser which would trigger the javascript code, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. DHIS2 administrat

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: dhis2

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-08 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dhis2 dhis 2 UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.35.0 and < 2.36.12.1 · >= 2.37.0 and < 2.37.8.1 · >= 2.38.0 and < 2.38.2.1 · 2.39.0

Fixed in: 2.36.12.1, 2.37.8.1, 2.38.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.35.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dhis-2 || rpm -q dhis-2 || dhis-2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.36.12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dhis-2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dhis-2

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 2.35.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dhis-2 sudo apt install dhis-2=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.35.0> sudo apt-mark hold dhis-2

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

dnf --showduplicates list dhis-2 sudo dnf downgrade dhis-2-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.35.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dhis-2

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-2022-41947?

dhis 2: upgrade to 2.36.12.1, 2.37.8.1, 2.38.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41947 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41947 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-2022-41947 affect?

CVE-2022-41947 affects dhis 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). DHIS 2 is an open source information system for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualization. Through various features of DHIS2, an authenticated user may be able to upload a file which includes embedded javascript. The

How urgent is CVE-2022-41947?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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