CVE-2025-58360 — OSGeo GeoServer Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability
CVE-2025-58360: OSGeo GeoServer Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | OSGeo |
| Product | GeoServer |
| Date added | 2025-12-11 |
| Due date | 2026-01-01 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58360
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog