QID 997786

Date Published: 2024-03-21

QID 997786: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.geoserver:gs-wms (GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525)

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists 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 SVG Output Format when the Simple SVG renderer is enabled. Access to the WMS SVG Format is available to all users by default although data and service security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525

CVEs related to QID 997786

CVE-2024-23642 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525	org.geoserver:gs-wms		github.com/advisories/GHSA-fg9v-56hw-g525

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