How severe is CVE-2023-40017?

CVE-2023-40017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40017?

CVE-2023-40017 affects Geosolutionsgroup Geonode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-40017 published?

CVE-2023-40017 was published on 2023-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40017

CVE-2023-40017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geosolutionsgroup Geonode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Geosolutionsgroup Geonode
Published: 2023-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. In versions 3.2.0 through 4.1.2, the endpoint `/proxy/?url=` does not properly protect against server-side request forgery. This allows an attacker to port scan internal hosts and request information from internal hosts. A patch is available at commit a9eebae80cb362009660a1fd49e105e7cdb499b9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40017?: GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. In versions 3.2.0 through 4.1.2, the endpoint `/proxy/?url=` does not properly protect against server-side request forgery. This allows an attacker to port scan internal hosts and request information from internal hosts. A patch is available at commit a9eebae80cb362009660a1fd49e105e7cdb499b9.
How severe is CVE-2023-40017?: CVE-2023-40017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40017?: CVE-2023-40017 affects Geosolutionsgroup Geonode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-40017 published?: CVE-2023-40017 was published on 2023-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:geosolutionsgroup:geonode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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