How severe is CVE-2024-23640?

CVE-2024-23640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23640?

CVE-2024-23640 affects Geoserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23640?

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

Does CVE-2024-23640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0889.

When was CVE-2024-23640 published?

CVE-2024-23640 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23640

CVE-2024-23640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geoserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0889
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Geoserver
Published: 2024-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 that enables an authenticated administrator with workspace-level privileges to store a JavaScript payload in uploaded style/legend resources or in a specially crafted datastore file that will execute in the context of another user's browser when viewed in the Style Publisher. Access to the Style Publisher is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 contain a fix for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23640?: GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 that enables an authenticated administrator with workspace-level privileges to store a JavaScript payload in uploaded style/legend resources or in a specially crafted datastore file that will execute in the context of another user's browser when viewed in the Style Publisher. Access to the Style Publisher is available to all users although data security may limit users' ability to trigger the XSS. Versions 2.23.3 and 2.24.0 contain a fix for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-23640?: CVE-2024-23640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23640?: CVE-2024-23640 affects Geoserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0889.
When was CVE-2024-23640 published?: CVE-2024-23640 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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