Vulnerability · Published Jun 12, 2023 · Assigned by mitre
CVE-2023-35042
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in the org.geoserver:gs-wfs package (Maven). There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 44.8% (higher than 99% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)44.8%top 1.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
GeoServer 2, in some configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via java.lang.Runtime.getRuntime().exec in wps:LiteralData within a wps:Execute request, as exploited in the wild in June 2023. NOTE: the vendor states that they are unable to reproduce this in any version.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wfs | 2.19.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wfs | 2.18.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wfs | 2.20.4 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wms | 2.18.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wms | 2.19.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wms | 2.20.4 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wps | 2.18.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wps | 2.19.6 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |
| Maven | org.geoserver:gs-wps | 2.20.4 | GHSA-59x6-g4jr-4hxc |