CVE-2024-23634: Gs restconfig GeoServer Arbitrary File Renaming Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-75m5-hh4r-q9gx
CVSS 6.0
CWE-20 CWE-73
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-23634 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.0) geoserver arbitrary file renaming vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Gs restconfig libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves geoserver arbitrary file renaming vulnerability in rest coverage/data store api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.23.5, 2.24.2.

CVE-2024-23634 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-23634
GHSA Identifier GHSA-75m5-hh4r-q9gx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.0
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Gs restconfig
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.0

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-23634

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Gs restconfig 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-restconfig fixed: 2.23.5
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-restconfig</artifactId>
    <version>2.23.5</version>
</dependency>
org.geoserver:gs-restconfig fixed: 2.24.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-restconfig</artifactId>
    <version>2.24.2</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 CVE-2024-23634, 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 restconfig in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.23.5), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Gs restconfig, 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 An arbitrary file renaming vulnerability exists that enables an authenticated administrator with permissions to modify stores through the REST Coverage Store or Data Store API to rename arbitrary files and directories with a name that does not end in ".zip". ### Details Store file uploads rename zip files to have a ".zip" extension if it doesn't already have one before unzipping the file. This is fine for file and url upload methods where the files will be in a specific subdirectory of the data directory but, when using the external upload method, this allows arbitrary files and directories to be renamed. ### PoC Coverage Store Example (workspace and store name are irrelevant and any valid coverage format can be used): curl -XPUT -H"Content-Type:application/zip" -u"admin:geoserver" -d"/file/to/move" "http://localhost:8080/geoserver/rest/workspaces/a/coveragestores/b/external.geotiff" Data Store Example (workspace and store name and data store format are irrelevant): curl -XPUT -H"Content-Type:application/zip" -u"admin:geoserver" -d"/file/to/move" "http://localhost:8080/geoserver/rest/workspaces/a/datastores/b/external.c" ### Impact Renaming GeoServer files will most likely result in a denial of service, either completely preventing GeoServer from running or effectively deleting specific resources (such as a workspace, layer or style). In some cases, renaming GeoServer files could revert to the default settings for that file which could be relatively harmless like removing contact information or have more serious consequences like allowing users to make OGC requests that the customized settings would have prevented them from making. The impact of renaming non-GeoServer files depends on the specific environment although some sort of denial of service is a likely outcome. ### References https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11213 https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7289

CVE-2024-23634 Affected Gs restconfig Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.23.52.24.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.geoserver:gs-restconfig
Maven
< 2.23.5
2.23.5
org.geoserver:gs-restconfig
Maven
≥ 2.24.0
< 2.24.2
2.24.2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23634?
CVE-2024-23634 is a security vulnerability in Gs restconfig involving GeoServer Arbitrary file renaming vulnerability in REST Coverage/Data Store API under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Gs restconfig versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.23.5, 2.24.2 across affected packages: org.geoserver:gs-restconfig.
What version fixes CVE-2024-23634?
Upgrading to 2.23.5, 2.24.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gs-restconfig affected?
Yes, org.geoserver:gs-restconfig is affected in releases prior to 2.23.5, 2.24.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.23.5, 2.24.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23634?
CVE-2024-23634 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-23634?
CVE-2024-23634 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-23634?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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