Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GeoNetwork by FAO
CVE-2021-28398

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Osgeo

Status
Geonetwork
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2022

What is CVE-2021-28398?

A vulnerability exists in GeoNetwork, specifically prior to version 3.12.0 and 4.0.4, which allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands remotely through the directory harvester before-script functionality. This requires access to either a User Administrator or Administrator account. The vulnerability arises from the failure to properly sanitize input in the 'runBeforeScript' method of the LocalFilesystemHarvester component, potentially exposing the hosting infrastructure to significant risk.

References

https://geonetwork-opensource.org/
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https://github.com/geonetwork/core-geonetwork
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https://geonetwork-opensource.org/manuals/trunk/en/overvi...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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