CVE-2026-55649
GeoNode has Stored XSS in Documents metadata abstract field
Description
GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. Prior to 5.0.3, document abstract metadata is stored without sanitization, allowing a low-privileged remote user to persist arbitrary HTML and JavaScript that executes in another user's browser when the document page is visited. This issue is fixed in version 5.0.3.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GeoNode to version 5.0.3.
- Sanitize all metadata before storing.
- Review user access controls.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. Prior to 5.0.3, document abstract metadata is stored without sanitization, allowing a low-privileged remote user to persist arbitrary HTML and JavaScript that executes in another user's browser when the document page is visited. This issue is fixed in version 5.0.3. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/55xxx/CVE-2026-55649.json">CVE-2026-55649</a> Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/commit/0803857b22eba5b55729145ef401b1bc1c23e332 Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/commit/730d8fae206ea5b051f630718aeecae1bf7b5760 Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/pull/14322 Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/pull/14343 Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/releases/tag/5.0.3 Added Reference https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/security/advisories/GHSA-r4hm-p9f9-fj9v