CVE-2024-23818

Summary

CVE-2024-23818 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting versions prior to 2.23.3 and 2.24.1 of GeoServer, an open-source geospatial software server. This issue allows authenticated administrators with workspace-level privileges to insert JavaScript payloads into the GeoServer catalog. When a user views the affected WMS GetMap output in OpenLayers Format, the payload executes in their browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability is accessible to all users by default, although data and service security may limit the attack surface. Versions 2.23.3 and 2.24.1 have been released with the necessary patches to address this issue.

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