XSS in Geoserver
CVE-2024-23821
GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 that enables an authenticated administrator with workspace-level privileges to store a JavaScript payload in the GeoServer catalog that will execute in the context of another user's browser when viewed in the GWC Demos Page. Access to the GWC Demos Page is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 contain a patch for this issue.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.004 (33.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Geoserver — versions = 2.24.0, 2.24.0, < 2.23.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23821?
- CVE-2024-23821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geoserver, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 4.8/10. Published 2024-03-20.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23821?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-23821 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.