GeoServer < 2.23.4 Path Traversal

high Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114536

Synopsis

GeoServer < 2.23.4 Path Traversal

Description

According to its banner, the version of GeoServer running on the remote host is prior to 2.23.4. It is, therefore, affected by a Path Traversal.

Note that the scanner has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to GeoServer version 2.23.4 or later.

See Also

https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-8g7v-vjrc-x4g5

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 114536

Type: remote

Published: 12/10/2024

Updated: 12/10/2024

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-41877

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-41877

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:geoserver:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/19/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/19/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-41877