How severe is CVE-2023-26043?

CVE-2023-26043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26043?

CVE-2023-26043 affects Geosolutionsgroup Geonode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26043?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-26043 published?

CVE-2023-26043 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26043

CVE-2023-26043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geosolutionsgroup Geonode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Geosolutionsgroup Geonode
Published: 2023-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. GeoNode is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection in the style upload functionality of GeoServer leading to Arbitrary File Read. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26043?: GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. GeoNode is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection in the style upload functionality of GeoServer leading to Arbitrary File Read. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-26043?: CVE-2023-26043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26043?: CVE-2023-26043 affects Geosolutionsgroup Geonode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26043 published?: CVE-2023-26043 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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