CVE-2024-29198
GeoServer SSRF Vulnerability
Description
GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It possible to achieve Service Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the Demo request endpoint if Proxy Base URL has not been set. Upgrading to GeoServer 2.24.4, or 2.25.2, removes the TestWfsPost servlet resolving this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2025, 4:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GeoServer to version 2.24.4 or 2.25.2.
- Ensure Proxy Base URL is configured correctly.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-29198 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-29198.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw | Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
| https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11390 | Issue Tracking |
| https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11794 | Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-29198 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-29198
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
一个 CVE 漏洞预警知识库，无 exp/poc，部分包含修复方案。A knowledge base of CVE security vulnerability, no PoCs/exploits.
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-29198 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-29198 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.24.4 *cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.25.0 up to (excluding) 2.25.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw Types: Mitigation, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11390 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11794 Types: Permissions Required -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It possible to achieve Service Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the Demo request endpoint if Proxy Base URL has not been set. Upgrading to GeoServer 2.24.4, or 2.25.2, removes the TestWfsPost servlet resolving this issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-918 Added Reference https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw Added Reference https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11390 Added Reference https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11794