Overview
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.
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
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-58360 |
| Vendor / Product | OSGeo — GeoServer |
| NVD Published | 2025-11-25 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-12-12 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.2 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-611 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2025-12-11 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2026-01-01 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 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.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2026-01-01 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2025-58360 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |