Vulnerability Description
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.26.4 and 2.27.3, a vulnerability exists that allows an authenticated administrator with access to GeoServer's security system to pass arbitrary file names to the Master Password Dump web page and create files containing the master password in plaintext. The provided file name must be an absolute path to the target file, the target file can not already exist and all parent directories must already exist. Versions 2.26.4 and 2.27.3 contain a fix. GeoServer installations where the web interface is either disabled or completely removed are not affected since the vulnerability exists in one of the web pages.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Osgeo | Geoserver | < 2.26.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8584Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-7qmg-grcp-qf25MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11852Issue Tracking
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/cve-2025-24054-ntlm-exploit-in-the-wildNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-52465?
CVE-2025-52465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to versions 2.26.4 and 2.27.3, a vulnerability exists that allows an authenticated administrator with acce...
How severe is CVE-2025-52465?
CVE-2025-52465 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-52465?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Osgeo Geoserver.