Geonode Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability
CVE-2023-40017

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Geonode

Status
Geonode
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-40017?

The GeoNode platform, versions 3.2.0 through 4.1.2, is susceptible to a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability through the endpoint /proxy/?url=. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the system for unauthorized internal host scanning and data retrieval, presenting significant risks for data integrity and privacy. A fix has been implemented in the latest commit, addressing this critical oversight and reinforcing the platform's security framework.

Affected Version(s)

geonode >= 3.2.0, <= 4.1.2

References

https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/security/advisories/GH...
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https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/commit/a9eebae80cb3620...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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