CVE-2023-35042

Description

GeoServer 2, in some configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via java.lang.Runtime.getRuntime().exec in wps:LiteralData within a wps:Execute request, as exploited in the wild in June 2023. NOTE: the vendor states that they are unable to reproduce this in any version.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 31.14% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory sans.edu

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/29936	third party advisory
https://docs.geoserver.org/stable/en/user/services/wps/operations.html#execute	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35042?: CVE-2023-35042 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35042?: To fix CVE-2023-35042, 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-2023-35042 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-35042 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~31% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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