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CVE-2025-58360: OSGeo GeoServer Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2025-58360

Vulnerability Name

OSGeo GeoServer Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

  • Project: OSGeo
  • Product: GeoServer

Date

  • Date Added: 2025-12-11
  • Due Date: 2026-01-01

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-fjf5-xgmq-5525 ; https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11922 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58360

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