What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26043?

CVE-2023-26043 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-26043?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-26043. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-26043?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-26043. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Geonode CVE-2023-26043

MEDIUM

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2023-02-27 security-advisories@github.com

XXE Geonode

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 27, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. GeoNode is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection in the style upload functionality of GeoServer leading to Arbitrary File Read. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.3.

AnalysisAI

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as XML External Entity (XXE) (CWE-611), which allows attackers to read arbitrary files or perform SSRF through XML processing. GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. GeoNode is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection in the style upload functionality of GeoServer leading to Arbitrary File Read. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.3. Affected products include: Geosolutionsgroup Geonode. Version information: version 4.0.3..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Disable external entity processing in XML parsers, use JSON instead of XML where possible.