CVE-2024-36401
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.22.6, 2.23.6, 2.24.4, and 2.25.2, multiple OGC request parameters allow Remote Code Execution (RCE) by unauthenticated users through specially crafted input against a default GeoServer installation due to unsafely evaluating property names as XPath expressions. The GeoTools library API that GeoServer calls evaluates property/attribute names for feature types in a way that unsafely passes
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 7/15/2024
- Patch Due Date
- 8/5/2024
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 7/1/2024
- Last Modified
- 10/24/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-36401?
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.22.6, 2.23.6, 2.24.4, and 2.25.2, multiple OGC request parameters allow Remote Code Execution (RCE) by unauthenticated users through specially crafted input against a default GeoServer installation due to unsafely evaluating property names as XPath expressions. The GeoTools library API that GeoServer calls evaluates property/attribute names for feature types in a way that unsafely passes
Is CVE-2024-36401 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-36401 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 8/5/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-36401?
CVE-2024-36401 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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