CVE-2025-27505
CVE-2025-27505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Osgeo Geoserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17687
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Osgeo Geoserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It is possible to bypass the default REST API security and access the index page. The REST API security handles rest and its subpaths but not rest with an extension (e.g., rest.html). The REST API index can disclose whether certain extensions are installed. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.26.3 and 2.25.6. As a workaround, in ${GEOSERVER_DATA_DIR}/security/config.xml, change the paths for the rest filter to /rest.*,/rest/** and change the paths for the gwc filter to /gwc/rest.*,/gwc/rest/** and restart GeoServer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-27505?
- GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It is possible to bypass the default REST API security and access the index page. The REST API security handles rest and its subpaths but not rest with an extension (e.g., rest.html). The REST API index can disclose whether certain extensions are installed. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.26.3 and 2.25.6. As a workaround, in ${GEOSERVER_DATA_DIR}/security/config.xml, change the paths for the rest filter to /rest.*,/rest/** and change the paths for the gwc filter to /gwc/rest.*,/gwc/rest/** and restart GeoServer.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27505?
- CVE-2025-27505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-27505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-27505?
- CVE-2025-27505 affects Osgeo Geoserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-27505?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-27505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-27505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17687.
- When was CVE-2025-27505 published?
- CVE-2025-27505 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8170
- https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-h86g-x8mm-78m5
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11664
- https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11776
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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