CVE-2023-43795

WPS Server Side Request Forgery in GeoServer

Description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. The OGC Web Processing Service (WPS) specification is designed to process information from any server using GET and POST requests. This presents the opportunity for Server Side Request Forgery. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.22.5 and 2.23.2.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 90.70% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: geoserver geoserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5pr3-m5hm-9956 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43795?
CVE-2023-43795 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43795?
To fix CVE-2023-43795, 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-2023-43795 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43795 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43795?
CVE-2023-43795 affects geoserver geoserver.
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