Vulnerability Description
GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 that enables an authenticated administrator with workspace-level privileges to store a JavaScript payload in uploaded style/legend resources or in a specially crafted datastore file that will execute in the context of another user's browser when viewed in the Style Publisher. Access to the Style Publisher is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 contain a fix for this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geoserver | Geoserver | < 2.23.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7162Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7181Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-9rfr-pf2x-g4xfVendor Advisory
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11149Issue Tracking
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11155Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7162Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7181Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-9rfr-pf2x-g4xfVendor Advisory
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11149Issue Tracking
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11155Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23640?
CVE-2024-23640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.3 an...
How severe is CVE-2024-23640?
CVE-2024-23640 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Geoserver Geoserver.