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 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 that enables an authenticated administrator with workspace-level privileges to store a JavaScript payload in the GeoServer catalog that will execute in the context of another user's browser when viewed in the GWC Demos Page. Access to the GWC Demos Page is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 contain a patch for this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geoserver | Geoserver | < 2.23.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/issues/1171Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/pull/1173Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-88wc-fcj9-q3r9Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/issues/1171Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/pull/1173Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-88wc-fcj9-q3r9Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23821?
CVE-2024-23821 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 2.23.4 an...
How severe is CVE-2024-23821?
CVE-2024-23821 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-2024-23821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Geoserver Geoserver.