CVE-2024-40625

GeoServer Coverage REST API Allows Server Side Request Forgery

Description

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. The Coverage rest api /workspaces/{workspaceName}/coveragestores/{storeName}/{method}.{format} allows attackers to upload files with a specified url (with {method} equals 'url') with no restrict. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.26.0.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: geoserver geoserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-r4hf-r8gj-jgw2 third party advisory
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11468 issue tracking patch
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11717 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40625?
CVE-2024-40625 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40625?
To fix CVE-2024-40625, 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-2024-40625 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40625 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-2024-40625?
CVE-2024-40625 affects geoserver geoserver.
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