CVE-2022-50899

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: January 13, 2026 Modified: February 27, 2026
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Description

Geonetwork 3.10 through 4.2.0 contains an XML external entity vulnerability in PDF rendering that allows attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from the server. Attackers can exploit the insecure XML parser by crafting a malicious XML document with external entity references to read system files through the baseURL parameter in PDF creation requests.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://geonetwork-opensource.org/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50982
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/geonetwork-xml-external-entity-xxe
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

osgeo