Security restrictions bypass in GeoServer



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-45748
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 geoserver
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor geoserver

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU99523

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45748

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

geoserver: 2.1.3 - 2.26.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://geoserver.org/announcements/vulnerability/2024/10/29/geoserver-2-25-4-released.html
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11557


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.



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