CVE-2022-24818

Name: CVE-2022-24818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-13T21:15:07.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24818 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. The GeoTools library has a number of data sources that can perform unchecked JNDI lookups, which in turn can be used to perform class deserialization and result in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. The GeoTools library has a number of data sources that can perform unchecked JNDI lookups, which in turn can be used to perform class deserialization and result in arbitrary code execution. Similar to the Log4J case, the vulnerability can be triggered if the JNDI names are user-provided, but requires admin-level login to be triggered. The lookups are now restricted in GeoTools 26.4, GeoTools 25.6, and GeoTools 24.6. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any downstream application should not allow usage of remotely provided JNDI strings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Geotools	Geotools	< 24.6
Geotools	Geotools	>= 25.0, < 25.6
Geotools	Geotools	>= 26.0, < 26.4

References

https://github.com/geotools/geotools/commit/4f70fa3234391dd0cda883a20ab0ec75688cba49Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/geotools/geotools/security/advisories/GHSA-jvh2-668r-g75xThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/geotools/geotools/commit/4f70fa3234391dd0cda883a20ab0ec75688cba49Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/geotools/geotools/security/advisories/GHSA-jvh2-668r-g75xThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24818?

How severe is CVE-2022-24818?

CVE-2022-24818 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24818?

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Source: NVD / NIST