SQL injection in GeoServer



| Updated: 2024-03-22
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-25157
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 geoserver
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor geoserver

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU80952

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25157

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "strEndsWith", "strStartsWith", "jsonArrayContains" functions and "PropertyIsLike", "FeatureId", "DWithin" filters. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

geoserver: 2.1.3 - 2.22.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-7g5f-wrx8-5ccf
http://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/145a8af798590288d270b240235e89c8f0b62e1d


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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