# CVE-2026-46429: GeoNode unrestricted file upload in upload service

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-46429-geonode-has-unrestricted-file-upload  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-06. Updated: 2026-11-06  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-46429 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-11-06

GeoNode is a platform for geospatial data management and visualization. An authenticated attacker can bypass file upload validation through specially crafted requests, allowing them to store and serve malicious files. This could lead to code execution, data compromise, or service disruption depending on how uploaded files are processed.

Technologies: [GeoNode](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/geonode-geonode), [geonode (PyPI)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/pypi-geonode). Vendors: [GeoNode](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/geonode), [PyPI](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/pypi).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-46429 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46429 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-46429?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 6 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** GeoNode <= 5.0.2; geonode (PyPI) <= 5.0.2, ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=5.0.3.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46429?** Yes. geonode (PyPI): upgrade to 5.0.3 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-46429 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-46429?** Check whether you run GeoNode or geonode (PyPI) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- geonode (PyPI): upgrade to 5.0.3 or later

  ```sh
  pip install "geonode>=5.0.3"
  ```


## Technical details

The upload service validation can be circumvented with specially crafted requests, allowing storage and serving of dangerous file types (CWE-434). The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, is accessible over the network, and affects file integrity and confidentiality. Patch available in version 5.0.3.

## Affected products

- GeoNode GeoNode <= 5.0.2

## Identifiers

- CVE-2026-46429
- GHSA-fqpv-mq26-pr4j

## Timeline

- 2026-11-06: disclosed
- 2026-11-06: advisory

## References

- [https://api.github.com/users/f00bar10](https://api.github.com/users/f00bar10)

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