Stored XSS in GeoServer WMS OpenLayers Output 2.23.2 / 2.24.0
CVE-2024-23818 Published on March 20, 2024
GeoServer Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WMS OpenLayers Format
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 2.24.1 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 WMS GetMap OpenLayers Output Format. Access to the WMS OpenLayers Format is available to all users by default although data and service security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.3 and 2.24.1 contain a patch for this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-23818 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction and user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2024-23818 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-23818
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Affected Versions
geoserver:- Version < 2.23.3 is affected.
- Version = 2.24.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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