CVE-2023-40017: GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-40017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting geonode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2023-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: geosolutionsgroup

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-24 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geosolutionsgroup geonode UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.2.0 and <= 4.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy geonode || rpm -q geonode || geonode --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade geonode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade geonode

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geonode sudo apt install geonode=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold geonode

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list geonode sudo dnf downgrade geonode-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add geonode

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-40017?

geonode: upgrade to newer than 4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-40017 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40017 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-40017 affect?

CVE-2023-40017 affects geonode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2023-40017?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2024-27091 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial
CVE-2023-42439 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial

References

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