CVE-2024-35230

Name: CVE-2024-35230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-16T23:15:06.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-35230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Osgeo	Geoserver	>= 2.0.0, < 2.25.1

References

https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/74fdab745a5deff20ac99abca24d8695fe1a52f8Patch
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/8cd1590a604a10875de67b04995f1952f631f920Patch
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-w86r-54q6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-w86r-54q6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35230?

How severe is CVE-2024-35230?

CVE-2024-35230 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35230?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST