CVE-2022-41967: Dragonfly is a Java runtime dependency management library

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HIGH 7.0REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-41967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting dragonfly. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dragonfly is a Java runtime dependency management library. Dragonfly v0.3.0-SNAPSHOT does not configure DocumentBuilderFactory to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This issue is patched in 0.3.1-SNAPSHOT. As a workaround, since Dragonfly only parses XML `SNAPSHOT` versions are being resolved, this vulnerability may be avoided by not trying to resolve `SNAPSHOT` versions.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2022-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-28 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hypera dragonfly DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.0-snapshot

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.0-snapshot

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.0-snapshot (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dragonfly sudo apt install dragonfly=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.0-snapshot> sudo apt-mark hold dragonfly

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dragonfly sudo dnf downgrade dragonfly-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.0-snapshot> sudo dnf versionlock add dragonfly

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.

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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-2022-41967?

dragonfly: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41967 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41967 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-2022-41967 affect?

CVE-2022-41967 affects dragonfly. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Dragonfly is a Java runtime dependency management library. Dragonfly v0.3.0-SNAPSHOT does not configure DocumentBuilderFactory to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This issue is patched in 0.3.1-SNAPSHOT. As a workaround, since Dra

How urgent is CVE-2022-41967?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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