CVE-2022-24818

HIGH
Published Apr 13, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.2 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Apr 13, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

GeoTools is an open source Java library that provides tools for geospatial data. The GeoTools library has a number of data sources that can perform unchecked JNDI lookups, which in turn can be used to perform class deserialization and result in arbitrary code execution. Similar to the Log4J case, the vulnerability can be triggered if the JNDI names are user-provided, but requires admin-level login to be triggered. The lookups are now restricted in GeoTools 26.4, GeoTools 25.6, and GeoTools 24.6. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any downstream application should not allow usage of remotely provided JNDI strings.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.2
Exploitability
1.2
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required High
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation Validation
CWE-917

Affected Products 3

VendorProductVersionRange
geotoolsgeotools* <24.6
geotoolsgeotools*≥25.0  –  <25.6
geotoolsgeotools*≥26.0  –  <26.4

References 2

  • github.com https://github.com/geotools/geotools/commit/4f70fa3234391dd0cda883a20ab0ec75688cba49
    PatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/geotools/geotools/security/advisories/GHSA-jvh2-668r-g75x
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/geotools/geotools/commit/4f70fa3234391dd0cda883a20ab0ec75688cba49
    PatchThird Party Advisory