CVE-2024-27091: GeoNode Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rwcv-whm8-fmxm
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27091 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting GeoNode libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss to full account takeover. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.3.

CVE-2024-27091 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27091
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rwcv-whm8-fmxm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product GeoNode
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27091

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

geonode fixed: 4.2.3 
pip install geonode>=4.2.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show geonode

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-27091, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show geonode

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of GeoNode in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.3), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show geonode command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In GeoNode, 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

An issue exists within GEONODE where the current rich text editor is vulnerable to Stored XSS. The applications cookies are set securely, but it is possible to retrieve a victims CSRF token and issue a request to change another user's email address to perform a full account takeover. Due to the script element not impacting the CORS policy, requests will succeed.

CVE-2024-27091 Affected GeoNode Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
geonode
pypi/geonode
PyPI
≥ 3.2.1
< 4.2.3
4.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27091 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27091
GeoNode Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/commit/e53bdeff331f4b577918927d60477d4b50cca02f
GeoNode Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/geonode/PYSEC-2024-320.yaml
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/GeoNode/geonode/security/advisories/GHSA-rwcv-whm8-fmxm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27091?
CVE-2024-27091 is a security vulnerability in GeoNode involving Stored XSS to full account takeover under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which GeoNode versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.3 across affected packages: geonode.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27091?
Upgrading to 4.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is geonode affected?
Yes, geonode is affected in releases prior to 4.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27091?
CVE-2024-27091 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27091?
CVE-2024-27091 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-27091?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show geonode'. 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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