CVE-2025-52465
GeoServer has an arbitrary file write vulnerability in its Master Password Dump Page
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 24, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GeoServer to version 2.26.4 or later.
- Update GeoServer to version 2.27.3 or later.
- Ensure the GeoServer web interface is disabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-52465.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8584 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-7qmg-grcp-qf25 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11852 | Issue Tracking |
| https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/cve-2025-24054-ntlm-exploit-in-the-wild | Not Applicable |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-52465', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-18T15:24:25.927170Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2025-52465', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T00:00:00+00:00'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.26.4 *cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:geoserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.27.0 up to (excluding) 2.27.3 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8584 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-7qmg-grcp-qf25 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11852 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/cve-2025-24054-ntlm-exploit-in-the-wild Types: Not Applicable -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-52465', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-18T15:24:25.927170Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'geoserver', 'product': 'org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2.26.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 2.27.0, < 2.27.3'}]}, {'vendor': 'geoserver', 'product': 'org.geoserver.web:gs-web-sec-core', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2.26.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 2.27.0, < 2.27.3'}]}] Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/8584 Added Reference https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-7qmg-grcp-qf25 Added Reference https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11852 Added Reference https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/cve-2025-24054-ntlm-exploit-in-the-wild