CVE-2023-5786 GeoServer GeoWebCache rest.html direct request
Remote attackers can access the GeoWebCache REST interface without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data.
- 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-2023-5786?
CVE-2023-5786 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in GeoServer GeoWebCache, published on 26 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5786?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geoserver Geowebcache.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5786?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5786 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-5786 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5786 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in GeoServer GeoWebCache
Sources
Also known as GHSA-382v-j99g-hw2p.