CVE-2022-4741: A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4741?

docconv: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4741 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4741 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-4741 affect?

CVE-2022-4741 affects docconv. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ConvertDocx/ConvertODT/ConvertPages/ConvertXML/XMLToText. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack m

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4741?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4741 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting docconv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ConvertDocx/ConvertODT/ConvertPages/ConvertXML/XMLToText. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The as

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-789
Published	2022-12-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: search

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

search docconv UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.1

Fixed in: 1.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docconv

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-4741?

docconv: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4741 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4741 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-2022-4741 affect?

CVE-2022-4741 affects docconv. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ConvertDocx/ConvertODT/ConvertPages/ConvertXML/XMLToText. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack m

How urgent is CVE-2022-4741?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-4643 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0

References

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