CVE-2023-42439: GeoNode is an open source platform that facilitates the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-42439 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. A SSRF vulnerability exists starting in version 3.2.0, bypassing existing controls on the software. This can allow a user to request internal services for a full read SSRF, returning any data from the internal network. The application is using a whitelist, but the whitelist can be bypassed. The bypass will trick the application tha

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2023-09-15
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

2023-09-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geosolutionsgroup geonode UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.2.0 and < 4.1.3

Fixed in: 4.1.3

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 4.1.3 (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-2023-42439?

geonode: upgrade to 4.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-42439 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42439 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-2023-42439 affect?

CVE-2023-42439 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. A SSRF vulnerability exists starting in version 3.2.0, bypassing existing controls on the software. This can allow a user t

How urgent is CVE-2023-42439?

Priority 52/100. 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-2023-40017 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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