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CVE-2023-40017

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  • Published2023-08-24
  • Fixed in4.2.0 · 4.1.3
  • WeaknessCWE-918

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Description

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. In versions 3.2.0 through 4.1.2, the endpoint `/proxy/?url=` does not properly protect against server-side request forgery. This allows an attacker to port scan internal hosts and request information from internal hosts. A patch is available at commit a9eebae80cb362009660a1fd49e105e7cdb499b9.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2023-08-2423:15CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

OSV · NVD · CISA-ADP
geonode
BranchAffectedFixed in
4.2≥ 3.2.0, < 4.2.04.2.0
4.1≥ 3.2.0, < 4.1.34.1.3
Geosolutionsgroup geonode
BranchAffectedFixed in
4.1≥ 3.2.0, ≤ 4.1.2no fix published

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Products declared by the CNA1 product

As GitHub_M, the CNA that assigned this CVE, declared them in the CVE record; versions as written.

  • geonode
    Affected
    • = >= 3.2.0, <= 4.1.2no fix stated

Source: the CNA record (CVE Program), © The MITRE Corporation,CVE Terms of UseCVE recordupdated 2023-08-24

Fix

  1. Update geonode to 4.2.0 · 4.1.3

Advisories and patches

Detection

Nuclei template
none so far
ProjectDiscovery
Exploit-DB
no entry
Exploit-DB
Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

  • CISA-ADPSSVC decisionnone2024-10-02
  • CNACVSS 3.17.5known since 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 3.17.5read 2026-10-23
  • CNAweakness (CWE)CWE-918known since 2026-10-23
  • FIRST EPSSEPSS score0.8 %2026-11-05
  • OSVaffected packages—
  • GitHub AdvisoriesadvisoryHIGH2024-11-21

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2023-08-24
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-rmxg-6qqf-x8mr

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40017?

GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial data. In versions 3.2.0 through 4.1.2, the endpoint `/proxy/?url=` does not properly protect against server-side request forgery. This allows an attacker to port scan internal hosts and request information from internal hosts. A patch is available at commit a9eebae80cb362009660a1fd49e105e7cdb499b9.

Is CVE-2023-40017 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-40017 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-11-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-40017?

CVE-2023-40017 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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