CVE-2025-59431 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

MapServer is a system for developing web-based GIS applications. Prior to 8.4.1, the XML Filter Query directive PropertyName is vulnerably to Boolean-based SQL injection. It seems like expression checking is bypassed by introducing double quote characters in the PropertyName. Allowing to manipulate backend database queries. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Osgeo	Mapserver	8.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://github.com/MapServer/MapServer/security/advisories/GHSA-256m-rx4h-r55wExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-59431?

CVE-2025-59431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). MapServer is a system for developing web-based GIS applications. Prior to 8.4.1, the XML Filter Query directive PropertyName is vulnerably to Boolean-based SQL injection. It seems like expression chec...

How severe is CVE-2025-59431?

CVE-2025-59431 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59431?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Osgeo Mapserver.