ID:13007 - Exploit for SQL injection in geotools - CVE-2026-76904

 
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ID:13007 - Exploit for SQL injection in geotools - CVE-2026-76904

Published: August 31, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU142660
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-76904
CWE-ID: CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
geotools
GeoServer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to sql injection in the jsonArrayContains filter function when executing OGC Filters against PostGIS layers. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted filter input to execute arbitrary SQL expressions in the database.

The issue requires PostGIS 12 or greater with a String or JSON field.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against GeoServer instances. 


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.