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CVE-2024-35230

5.3 · MEDIUM

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data.

Published Dec 16, 2024CWE-200EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2024-35230 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. In affected versions the welcome and about page includes version and revision information about the software in use (including library and components used). This information is sensitive from a security point of view because it allows software used by the server to be easily identified. This issue has been patched in version 2.26.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/74fdab745a5deff20ac99abca24d8695fe1a52f8GitHubgithub.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/8cd1590a604a10875de67b04995f1952f631f920GitHubgithub.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-w86r-54q6GitHubgithub.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-w86r-54q6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35230?

CVE-2024-35230 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35230?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35230?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-35230?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-35230 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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