RCE in Geotools
CVE-2022-24818
GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. The GeoTools library has a number of data sources that can perform unchecked JNDI lookups, which in turn can be used to perform class deserialization and result in arbitrary code execution. Similar to the Log4J case, the vulnerability can be triggered if the JNDI names are user-provided, but requires admin-level login to be triggered. The lookups are now restricted in GeoTools 26.4, GeoTools 25.6, and GeoTools 24.6. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any downstream application should not allow usage of remotely provided JNDI strings.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.024 (83.5th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 84th percentile — 83.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.024 · newest: 0.024 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Geotools — versions >= 26.0, < 26.4, >= 25.0, < 25.6, < 24.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/geotools/geotools/security/advisories/GHSA-jvh2-668r-g75x (Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/geotools/geotools/commit/4f70fa3234391dd0cda883a20ab0ec75688cba49 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-24818?
- CVE-2022-24818 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geotools, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-04-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-24818?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-24818 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.