CVE-2024-27091: GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-27091?

geonode: upgrade to 4.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-27091 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27091 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-27091 affect?

CVE-2024-27091 affects geonode. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. An issue exists within GEONODE where the current rich text editor is vulnerable to Stored XSS. The applications cookies are

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-27091?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-27091 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting geonode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. An issue exists within GEONODE where the current rich text editor is vulnerable to Stored XSS. The applications cookies are set securely, but it is possible to retrieve a victims CSRF token and issue a request to change another user's email address to perform a full account takeover. Due to the script element not impacting the CORS

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-27
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

2024-03-27 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geosolutionsgroup geonode UPGRADE

Affected: > 3.2.0 and < 4.2.3

Fixed in: 4.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.3 (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.

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-2024-27091?

geonode: upgrade to 4.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-27091 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27091 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-2024-27091 affect?

CVE-2024-27091 affects geonode. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. An issue exists within GEONODE where the current rich text editor is vulnerable to Stored XSS. The applications cookies are

How urgent is CVE-2024-27091?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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