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Geoserver CVE-2024-35230

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2024-12-16 security-advisories@github.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

Affected Packages

maven org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app fix: 2.25.1
maven org.geoserver.web:gs-web-core fix: 2.25.1

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. In affected versions the welcome and about page includes version and revision information about the software in use (including library and components used). This information is sensitive from a security point of view because it allows software used by the server to be easily identified. This issue has been patched in version 2.26.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Affected products include: Osgeo Geoserver. Version information: version 2.26.0.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. In affected versions the welcome and about page includes version and revision information about the software in use (including library and components used). This information is sensitive from a security point of view because it allows software used by the server to be easily identified. This issue has been patched in version 2.26.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 51% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.7%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

47
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +26
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-58360 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 25

Unauthenticated XML External Entity processing in GeoServer's WMS GetMap endpoint allows remote attackers to read arbitr

CVE-2024-36401 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jul 01

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.

CVE-2025-30220 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Jun 10

A remote code execution vulnerability in GeoServer (CVSS 9.9) that allows users. Risk factors: public PoC available. Ven

CVE-2023-43795 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 25

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Rated c

CVE-2023-25157 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 21

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Rated c

CVE-2023-5786 HIGH POC
8.8 Oct 26

A vulnerability was found in GeoServer GeoWebCache up to 1.15.1. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is r

CVE-2024-29198 HIGH POC
7.5 Jun 10

GeoServer contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Demo request endpoint (TestWfsPost servlet)

CVE-2024-23634 MEDIUM POC
6.0 Mar 20

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Rated m

CVE-2023-35042 CRITICAL
9.8 Jun 12

GeoServer 2, in some configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via java.lang.Runtime.getRuntime(

CVE-2025-27505 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Jun 10

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It is possible to bypass the def

CVE-2024-38524 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Jun 10

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. org.geowebcache.GeoWebCacheDispa

CVE-2024-34711 CRITICAL
9.3 Jun 10

CVE-2024-34711 is an improper URI validation vulnerability in GeoServer that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass

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