#VU99523 Input validation error in geoserver - CVE-2024-45748

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99523

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
geoserver
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: geoserver

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

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

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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.