PatchTheCVECVE-2026-53573: GeoNetwork is a catalog application to manage spatially referenced resources
CVE-2026-53573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GeoNetwork is a catalog application to manage spatially referenced resources. From 3.12.0 until 4.2.16 and 4.4.11, unsafe redirect validation in GeonetworkOAuth2LoginAuthenticationFilter and KeycloakAuthenticationProcessingFilter permits an attacker-controlled external redirect after login. This issue is fixed in versions 4.2.16 and 4.4.11.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Active |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-601 |
| Published | 2026-07-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-53573?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-53573 being exploited?
CVE-2026-53573 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-2026-53573 affect?
CVE-2026-53573 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). GeoNetwork is a catalog application to manage spatially referenced resources. From 3.12.0 until 4.2.16 and 4.4.11, unsafe redirect validation in GeonetworkOAuth2LoginAuthenticationFilter and KeycloakAuthenticationProcessingFilter permits an
How urgent is CVE-2026-53573?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.