CVE-2023-41339

Unsecured WMS dynamic styling sld=<url> parameter affords blind unauthenticated SSRF in GeoServer

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 24, 2023 at 08:15 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:21 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsGeoserverGeoserver

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. The WMS specification defines an ``sld=<url>`` parameter for GetMap, GetLegendGraphic and GetFeatureInfo operations for user supplied "dynamic styling". Enabling the use of dynamic styles, without also configuring URL checks, provides the opportunity for Service Side Request Forgery. This vulnerability can be used to steal user NetNTLMv2 hashes which could be relayed or cracked externally to gain further access. This vulnerability has been patched in versions 2.22.5 and 2.23.2.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 2.22.52.23.0 ≤ v < 2.23.2
Affected range stops below 2.22.5, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 2.23.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 2.22.5v < 2.23.2
Affected range stops below 2.22.5, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 2.23.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-918

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