Path traversal in geoserver - CVE-2023-41877
Published: March 19, 2024 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129759
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41877
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
geoserver
geoserver
Software vendor:
geoserver
geoserver
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to read arbitrary files, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in the Global Settings log file location and GeoServer Logs page when handling an administrator-configured log file path. A remote privileged user can set the log file location to an arbitrary path to read arbitrary files, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.
Exploitation requires access to the admin console to configure the log file location.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.