How severe is CVE-2023-5786?

CVE-2023-5786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5786?

CVE-2023-5786 affects Geoserver Geowebcache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5786?

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

When was CVE-2023-5786 published?

CVE-2023-5786 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5786

CVE-2023-5786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geoserver Geowebcache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Geoserver Geowebcache
Published: 2023-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in GeoServer GeoWebCache up to 1.15.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /geoserver/gwc/rest.html. The manipulation leads to direct request. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243592.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5786?: A vulnerability was found in GeoServer GeoWebCache up to 1.15.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /geoserver/gwc/rest.html. The manipulation leads to direct request. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243592.
How severe is CVE-2023-5786?: CVE-2023-5786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5786?: CVE-2023-5786 affects Geoserver Geowebcache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5786 published?: CVE-2023-5786 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:geoserver:geowebcache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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