CVE-2023-42439: GeoNode SSRF Bypass to return internal host data

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

A SSRF vulnerability exists, bypassing existing controls on the software. This can allow a user to request internal services for a full read SSRF, returning any data from the internal network.

the application is using a whitelist, but the whitelist can be bypassed with @ and encoded value of @ (%40) GET /proxy/?url=http://development.demo.geonode.org%40geoserver:8080/geoserver/web This will trick the application that the first host is a whitelisted address, but the browser will use @ or %40 as a credential to the host geoserver on port 8080, this will return the data to that host on the response.

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GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. A SSRF vulnerability exists starting in version 3.2.0, bypassing existing controls on the software. This can allow a user to request internal services for a full read SSRF, returning any data from the internal network. The application is using a whitelist, but the whitelist can be bypassed. The bypass will trick the application that the first host is a whitelisted address, but the browser will use @ or %40 as a credential to the host geoserver on port 8080, this will return the data to that host on the response. Version 4.1.3.post1 is the first available version that contains a patch.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/GeoNode>=3.2.0<=4.1.2
4.1.3.post1
Geosolutionsgroup Geonode>=3.2.0
Geosolutionsgroup Geonode>=3.2.0<4.1.3

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 20, 2023
Advisory Published
11:04 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-42439.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42439?

The severity of CVE-2023-42439 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is GeoNode version 3.2.0 up to 4.1.2.

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What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2023-42439?

CVE-2023-42439 is a SSRF vulnerability in GeoNode that allows bypassing existing controls and can be used to request internal services for a full read SSRF, returning any data from the internal network.

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How can I fix CVE-2023-42439?

To fix CVE-2023-42439, upgrade to GeoNode version 4.1.3 or later.

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