CVE-2024-23642

GeoServer Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple SVG Renderer

Description

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 WMS GetMap SVG Output Format when the Simple SVG renderer is enabled. Access to the WMS SVG Format is available to all users by default although data and service security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 contain a fix for this issue.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: geoserver geoserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525 vendor advisory
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7173 issue tracking
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/1b1835afbb9c282d1840786259aeda81c1d22b00 patch
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/9f40265febb5939f23e2c53930c9c35e93970afe patch
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11152 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23642?
CVE-2024-23642 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23642?
To fix CVE-2024-23642, 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-2024-23642 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23642 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23642?
CVE-2024-23642 affects geoserver geoserver.
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