CVE-2024-35230

Public Exploit
Welcome and About GeoServer pages communicate version and revision information

Description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. In affected versions the welcome and about page includes version and revision information about the software in use (including library and components used). This information is sensitive from a security point of view because it allows software used by the server to be easily identified. This issue has been patched in version 2.26.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: geoserver geoserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-w86r-54q6
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/74fdab745a5deff20ac99abca24d8695fe1a52f8
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/8cd1590a604a10875de67b04995f1952f631f920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35230?
CVE-2024-35230 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-35230?
To fix CVE-2024-35230, 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-2024-35230 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-35230 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-35230?
CVE-2024-35230 affects geoserver geoserver.
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