CVE-2024-34696: GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-34696 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) 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. Starting in version 2.10.0 and prior to versions 2.24.4 and 2.25.1, GeoServer's Server Status page and REST API lists all environment variables and Java properties to any GeoServer user with administrative rights as part of those modules' status message. These variables/properties can also contain sensitive information, such as database passwords or API keys/t

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geoserver geoserver UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.10.0 and < 2.24.4 · >= 2.25.0 and < 2.25.1

Fixed in: 2.24.4, 2.25.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.24.4 (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 2.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geoserver sudo apt install geoserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10.0> 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_2.10.0> 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-2024-34696?

geoserver: upgrade to 2.24.4, 2.25.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-34696 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34696 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-2024-34696 affect?

CVE-2024-34696 affects geoserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Starting in version 2.10.0 and prior to versions 2.24.4 and 2.25.1, GeoServer's Server Status page and REST API lists all environment variables and Java

How urgent is CVE-2024-34696?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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