CVE-2024-23821

Summary

CVE-2024-23821 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting versions prior to 2.23.4 and 2.24.1 of GeoServer, an open-source Java software for managing geospatial data. This issue allows authenticated administrators with workspace-level privileges to inject malicious JavaScript code into the GeoServer catalog, which will be executed in another user's browser when they view the GWC Demos Page. Access to the GWC Demos Page is accessible to all users, potentially exposing them to the XSS attack. The vulnerability has been patched in versions 2.23.4 and 2.24.1.

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