GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Starting in version 2.10.0 and prior to versions 2.24.4 and 2.25.1, GeoServer's Server Status page and REST API lists all environment variables and Java properties to any GeoServer user with administrative rights as part of those modules' status message. These variables/properties can also contain sensitive information, such as database passwords or API keys/tokens. Additionally, many community-developed GeoServer container images `export` other credentials from their start-up scripts as environment variables to the GeoServer (`java`) process. The precise scope of the issue depends on which container image is used and how it is configured. The `about status` API endpoint which powers the Server Status page is only available to administrators.Depending on the operating environment, administrators might have legitimate access to credentials in other ways, but this issue defeats more sophisticated controls (like break-glass access to secrets or role accounts).By default, GeoServer only allows same-origin authenticated API access. This limits the scope for a third-party attacker to use an administrator’s credentials to gain access to credentials. The researchers who found the vulnerability were unable to determine any other conditions under which the GeoServer REST API may be available more broadly. Users should update container images to use GeoServer 2.24.4 or 2.25.1 to get the bug fix. As a workaround, leave environment variables and Java system properties hidden by default. Those who provide the option to re-enable it should communicate the impact and risks so that users can make an informed choice.

There are packages installed that are affected by a vulnerability referenced in the following CVE:

  - GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Starting in
    version 2.10.0 and prior to versions 2.24.4 and 2.25.1, GeoServer's Server Status page and REST API lists
    all environment variables and Java properties to any GeoServer user with administrative rights as part of
    those modules' status message. These variables/properties can also contain sensitive information, such as
    database passwords or API keys/tokens. Additionally, many community-developed GeoServer container images
    `export` other credentials from their start-up scripts as environment variables to the GeoServer (`java`)
    process. The precise scope of the issue depends on which container image is used and how it is configured.
    The `about status` API endpoint which powers the Server Status page is only available to
    administrators.Depending on the operating environment, administrators might have legitimate access to
    credentials in other ways, but this issue defeats more sophisticated controls (like break-glass access to
    secrets or role accounts).By default, GeoServer only allows same-origin authenticated API access. This
    limits the scope for a third-party attacker to use an administrator’s credentials to gain access to
    credentials. The researchers who found the vulnerability were unable to determine any other conditions
    under which the GeoServer REST API may be available more broadly. Users should update container images to
    use GeoServer 2.24.4 or 2.25.1 to get the bug fix. As a workaround, leave environment variables and Java
    system properties hidden by default. Those who provide the option to re-enable it should communicate the
    impact and risks so that users can make an informed choice. (CVE-2024-34696)

According to its banner, the version of GeoServer running on the remote host is 2.10.0 prior to 2.24.4 or 2.25.x prior to 2.25.1. It is, therefore, affected by a Sensitive Information Exposure.

Note that the scanner has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Severity
416149	SCA: security update for org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app, org.geoserver:gs-main (GHSA-j59v-vgcr-hxvf)	Tenable Cloud Security	SCA Checks	medium
416149	SCA: security update for org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app, org.geoserver:gs-main (GHSA-j59v-vgcr-hxvf)	Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security	SCA Checks	medium
114530	GeoServer 2.25.0 < 2.25.1 Sensitive Information Exposure	Web App Scanning	Component Vulnerability	medium
114529	GeoServer 2.10.0 < 2.24.4 Sensitive Information Exposure	Web App Scanning	Component Vulnerability	medium

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CVE-2024-34696

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