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SCA: security update for org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app, org.geoserver:gs-main (GHSA-j59v-vgcr-hxvf)
medium Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security Plugin ID 416149
Description
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)
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Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 416149
Version: Revision 1.6
Type: Local
Family: SCA Checks
Published: 1/23/2025
Updated: 7/2/2026
Supported Sensors: Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3
Percentile: 23.51
Vendor
Vendor Severity: Medium
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.1
Temporal Score: 4.5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-34696
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.9
Temporal Score: 4.3
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/1/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/1/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-34696
cwe: CWE-200