CVE-2026-76904: GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2026-76904 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. Starting in version 30.5 and prior to versions 33.6, 34.5, and 33.6, an SQL Injection Vulnerability is present when executing OGC Filters with PostGIS DataStore implementation: `jsonArrayContains` function; Requires PostGIS 12 or greater with a String or JSON field. For PostGIS 12 and greater `jsonArrayContains(<column>, <pointer>, <value>)` function writes `<value>`

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-08-21
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-21 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Maven · org.geotools.jdbc:gt-jdbc-postgis · FIXED · 35.1 · vulnerable: = 35.0 · source

Set org.geotools.jdbc:gt-jdbc-postgis to 35.1 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: YonLiud/CVE-2026-76904 (5 stars)
GitHub PoC: bickZero93/CVE-2026-76904 (1 stars)
Write-up: osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOT-7589
Write-up: osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOT-7958
Write-up: osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOT-7959
Nuclei scan template: GeoServer jsonArrayContains CQL Filter - SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-76904?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76904 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76904 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-2026-76904 affect?

CVE-2026-76904 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. Starting in version 30.5 and prior to versions 33.6, 34.5, and 33.6, an SQL Injection Vulnerability is present when executing OGC Filters with PostGIS DataStor

How urgent is CVE-2026-76904?

Priority 70/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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