What is CVE-2025-58360?

CVE-2025-58360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geoserver, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-11-25.

How severe is CVE-2025-58360?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-58360 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-58360 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-12-11), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

XXE in Geoserver

CVE-2025-58360

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. From version 2.26.0 to before 2.26.2 and before 2.25.6, an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability was identified. The application accepts XML input th…

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.814 (99.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Geoserver — versions >= 2.26.0, < 2.26.2, < 2.25.6

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2025-12-11. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2026-01-01.

Required 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.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-fjf5-xgmq-5525 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11682 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-58360?: CVE-2025-58360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geoserver, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-11-25.
How severe is CVE-2025-58360?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-58360 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2025-58360 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-12-11), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.