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GHSA-9fpx-fr6j-2vh6

GHSA-9fpx-fr6j-2vh6: GeoNode has OS command injection via uploaded file layer name

Q: What capability does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to be able to upload a vector file to the GeoNode instance and control its layer name. The provided information does not state whether authentication is required for uploads.

Published Nov 6, 2026

Updated

Arbitrary OS commands can be executed on the GeoNode by uploading a vector file with a crafted layer name.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available

pip/geonode<5.1.0

5.1.0

pip/geonode<5.1.0

5.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade pip/GeoNode to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.1.0
Upgrade
Upgrade pip/geonode to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What capability does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to be able to upload a vector file to the GeoNode instance and control its layer name. The provided information does not state whether authentication is required for uploads.

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