high8.2Known exploited
CVE-2025-58360
GeoServer is vulnerable to Unauthenticated XML External Entities (XXE) attack via WMS GetMap feature
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2025-12-11. Federal due date: 2026-01-01.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Impact
OSGeo GeoServer contains an improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability that occurs when the application accepts XML input through a specific endpoint /geoserver/wms operation GetMap and could allow an attacker to define external entities within the XML request.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app | >= 2.26.0, < 2.26.2 | 2.26.2 |
| maven | org.geoserver:gs-wms | >= 2.26.0, < 2.26.2 | 2.26.2 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geoserver | Geoserver | before 2.25.6 from 2.26.0 before 2.26.2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- CISA KEV catalog
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-fjf5-xgmq-5525
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11682
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-58360
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fjf5-xgmq-5525
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58360