VDB-325091 · CVE-2025-59431 · GHSA-256m-rx4h-r55w

MapServer up to 8.4.0 Double Quote sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in MapServer up to 8.4.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Double Quote Handler. The manipulation leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-59431. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MapServer up to 8.4.0. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Double Quote Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-59431 since 09/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265852 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-59431), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 8.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (265852) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-30323). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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MapServer

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/MapServer/MapServer/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265852
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-59431

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MapServer 8.4.1

Timelineinfo

09/15/2025 CVE reserved
09/20/2025 +5 days Advisory disclosed
09/20/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/09/2025 +18 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-256m-rx4h-r55w
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59431 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325091
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2025 08:47
Updated: 10/09/2025 01:21
Changes: 09/20/2025 08:47 (68), 09/21/2025 06:36 (1), 09/23/2025 09:03 (1), 09/28/2025 21:40 (2), 10/09/2025 01:21 (11)
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