CVE-2024-29198: geoserver SSRF (CVSS 7.5)

Description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It possible to achieve Service Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the Demo request endpoint if Proxy Base URL has not been set. Upgrading to GeoServer 2.24.4, or 2.25.2, removes the TestWfsPost servlet resolving this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
osgeo	geoserver	2.0.0 — 2.24.4
osgeo	geoserver	2.25.0 — 2.25.2

References

Other References

https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11390 https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11794

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29198? +

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It possible to achieve Service Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the Demo request endpoint if Proxy Base URL has not been set. Upgrading to GeoServer 2.24.4, or 2.25.2, removes the TestWfsPost servlet resolving this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-29198? +

CVE-2024-29198 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29198? +

CVE-2024-29198 affects products from osgeo, specifically: geoserver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29198? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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