CVE-2021-47795 GeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 - Local FIle Inclusion
Attackers can exploit path traversal in GeoWebServer to access system files and execute malicious scripts via the WebStrings.srf endpoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-47795?
CVE-2021-47795 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in GeoVision Geowebserver, published on 15 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GeoVision GeoWebServer 5.3.3 contains multiple vulnerabilities including local file inclusion, cross-site scripting, and remote code execution through improper input sanitization. Attackers can exploit the WebStrings.srf endpoint by manipulating path traversal and injection parameters to access system files and execute malicious scripts.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47795?
How do I fix CVE-2021-47795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-47795 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47795 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m8f-gxf8-jq76.