DSpace JSPUI XSS via Unescaped Request a Copy Input
CVE-2022-31192 Published on August 1, 2022
Cross Site Scripting possible in DSpace JSPUI "Request a Copy" feature
DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. dspace-jspui is a UI component for DSpace. The JSPUI "Request a Copy" feature does not properly escape values submitted and stored from the "Request a Copy" form. This means that item requests could be vulnerable to XSS attacks. This vulnerability only impacts the JSPUI. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-31192 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2022-31192 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-31192
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Affected Versions
DSpace:- Version >= 6.0, < 6.4 is affected.
- Version >= 4.0, < 5.11 is affected.
Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2022-31192
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.dspace:dspace-jspui | >= 5.0, < 5.11 | 5.11 |
| maven | org.dspace:dspace-jspui | >= 6.0, < 6.4 | 6.4 |
Exploit Probability
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