CVE-2026-49831
DSpace Curation Task Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. Prior to versions 7.6.7, 8.4, 9.3, and 10.0, the Curation Task feature allows an output path to be used by the reporter (-r parameter), typically used to stream results and status of curation task operations. It is not restricted to any particular base path, meaning that any path writable by the DSpace (often 'tomcat') user is allowed. This constitutes a Path Traversal Vulnerability in the curate script. This issue has been patched in versions 7.6.7, 8.4, 9.3, and 10.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 2, 2026, 6:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update DSpace to versions 7.6.7, 8.4, 9.3, or 10.0.
- Verify curation task script restricts output paths.
- Ensure DSpace user has minimal write permissions.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-49831', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-02T19:01:23.911474Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. Prior to versions 7.6.7, 8.4, 9.3, and 10.0, the Curation Task feature allows an output path to be used by the reporter (-r parameter), typically used to stream results and status of curation task operations. It is not restricted to any particular base path, meaning that any path writable by the DSpace (often 'tomcat') user is allowed. This constitutes a Path Traversal Vulnerability in the curate script. This issue has been patched in versions 7.6.7, 8.4, 9.3, and 10.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/49xxx/CVE-2026-49831.json">CVE-2026-49831</a> Added Reference https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/12539 Added Reference https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/12540 Added Reference https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/12552 Added Reference https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-v66x-68f2-pxf5