CVE-2022-31190

Metadata of withdrawn Items is exposed to anonymous users in DSpace XMLUI

Description

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 In affected versions metadata on a withdrawn Item is exposed via the XMLUI "mets.xml" object, as long as you know the handle/URL of the withdrawn Item.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.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: DSpace DSpace
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-7w85-pp86-p4pq third party advisory patch
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/2451 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/574e25496a40173653ae7d0a49a19ed8e3458606.patch third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31190?
CVE-2022-31190 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31190?
To fix CVE-2022-31190, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31190 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31190 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31190?
CVE-2022-31190 affects DSpace DSpace.
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