Vulnerability Description
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. org.geowebcache.GeoWebCacheDispatcher.handleFrontPage(HttpServletRequest, HttpServletResponse) has no check to hide potentially sensitive information from users except for a hidden system property to hide the storage locations that defaults to showing the locations. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.26.2 and 2.25.6.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Osgeo | Geoserver | < 2.25.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/issues/1344Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/pull/1345Patch
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8189Patch
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-jm79-7xhw-6f6fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11677Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-38524?
CVE-2024-38524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. org.geowebcache.GeoWebCacheDispatcher.handleFrontPage(HttpServletRequest, HttpServletResponse) has no check to h...
How severe is CVE-2024-38524?
CVE-2024-38524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Osgeo Geoserver.