GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9: Gs wfs GeoServer Vulnerable To SSRF Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-918
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) geoserver vulnerable to ssrf vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Gs wfs libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves geoserver vulnerable to ssrf in testwfspost for specific targets, e.g. php + nginx. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.24.4, 2.25.2.

GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Gs wfs
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Gs wfs dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.geoserver:gs-wfs fixed: 2.24.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-wfs</artifactId>
    <version>2.24.4</version>
</dependency>
org.geoserver:gs-wfs fixed: 2.25.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-wfs</artifactId>
    <version>2.25.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gs wfs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.24.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Gs wfs, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary Missing checks allow for SSRF to specific targets using the TestWfsPost enpoint. ### Mitigation To manage the proxy base value as a system administrator, use the parameter ``PROXY_BASE_URL`` to provide a non-empty value that cannot be overridden by the user interface or incoming request.[thomsmith](https://github.com/thomsmith). ### Resolution The TestWfsPost has been replaced in GeoServer 2.25.2 and GeoServer 2.24.4 with a JavaScript [Demo Requests](https://docs.geoserver.org/latest/en/user/configuration/demos/index.html#demo-requests) page to test OGC Web Services. ### References * [CVE-2024-29198](https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw) Unauthenticated SSRF via TestWfsPost

GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 Affected Gs wfs Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.24.42.25.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.geoserver:gs-wfs
maven/org.geoserver/gs-wfs
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 2.24.4
2.24.4
org.geoserver:gs-wfs
maven/org.geoserver/gs-wfs
Maven
≥ 2.25.0
< 2.25.2
2.25.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-5gw5-jccf-6hxw
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9
Gs wfs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9?
GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 is a security vulnerability in Gs wfs involving GeoServer vulnerable to SSRF in TestWfsPost for specific targets, e.g. PHP + Nginx under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Gs wfs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.24.4, 2.25.2 across affected packages: org.geoserver:gs-wfs.
What version fixes GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9?
Upgrading to 2.24.4, 2.25.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gs-wfs affected?
Yes, org.geoserver:gs-wfs is affected in releases prior to 2.24.4, 2.25.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.24.4, 2.25.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9?
GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9?
GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-68cf-j696-wvv9?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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