CVE-2025-21621

GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Prior to version 2.25.0, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the WMS GetFeatureInfo HTML output format that enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a victim's browser through specially crafted SLD_BODY parameters. This issue has been patched in version 2.25.0.
Cross-site Scripting
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
6.1 MEDIUM
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
GitHub_MCNA
6.1 MEDIUM
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA-ADPADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 12%
VendorProductVersion
geoservergeoserver
𝑥
< 2.25.0
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
Vulnerability Media Exposure
References
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/commit/dc9ff1c726dd73c884437a123b4ad72b19383c7d
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/pull/7406
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-w66h-j855-qr72
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11297