CVE-2024-24749: GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-24749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting geoserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.23.5 and 2.24.3, if GeoServer is deployed in the Windows operating system using an Apache Tomcat web application server, it is possible to bypass existing input validation in the GeoWebCache ByteStreamController class and read arbitrary classpath resources with specific file name extensions. If GeoServer is also deployed as a web archive us

Why this priority

High severity
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-22
Published	2024-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-01 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geoserver geoserver UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.23.5 · >= 2.24.0 and < 2.24.3

Fixed in: 2.23.5, 2.24.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.24.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.23.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade geoserver

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 2.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geoserver sudo apt install geoserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.24.0> sudo apt-mark hold geoserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list geoserver sudo dnf downgrade geoserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.24.0> sudo dnf versionlock add geoserver

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-2024-24749?

geoserver: upgrade to 2.23.5, 2.24.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24749 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24749 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-2024-24749 affect?

CVE-2024-24749 affects geoserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.23.5 and 2.24.3, if GeoServer is deployed in the Windows operating system using an Apache Tomcat web application server, it is possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-24749?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Apache Tomcat vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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