CVE-2024-23821: GeoServer's GWC Demos Page vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Mar 20, 2024
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Updated

Summary 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 GWC Demos Page. Access to the GWC Demos Page is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS.

Impact If an attacker can control a script that is executed in the victim's browser, then they can typically fully compromise that user. Amongst other things, the attacker can:

1 .Perform any action within the application that the user can perform. 2. View any information that the user is able to view. 3. Modify any information that the user is able to modify. 4. Initiate interactions with other application users, including malicious attacks, that will appear to originate from the initial victim user.

References https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/issues/1171 https://github.com/GeoWebCache/geowebcache/pull/1173

Other sources

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 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 GWC Demos Page. Access to the GWC Demos Page is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 contain a patch for this issue.

NVD

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.geoserver:gs-gwc<2.23.4
2.23.4
maven/org.geoserver:gs-gwc>=2.24.0<2.24.1
2.24.1
GeoServer geoserver<2.23.4
GeoServer geoserver=2.24.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:18 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23821?

CVE-2024-23821 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23821?

To mitigate CVE-2024-23821, upgrade GeoServer to version 2.24.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23821?

CVE-2024-23821 affects authenticated administrators with workspace-level privileges in specific versions of GeoServer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23821?

CVE-2024-23821 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can execute JavaScript payloads in the context of another user's browser.

5

In which versions of GeoServer is CVE-2024-23821 present?

CVE-2024-23821 is present in GeoServer versions before 2.24.1 and specifically includes 2.23.4 and 2.24.0.

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