geoserver org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app up to 2.26.3/2.27.2 Web Interface file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in geoserver org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app and org.geoserver.web:gs-web-sec-core up to 2.26.3/2.27.2 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. This manipulation causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-52465. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in geoserver org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app and org.geoserver.web:gs-web-sec-core up to 2.26.3/2.27.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-52465 since 06/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at research.checkpoint.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.26.4 or 2.27.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app/org.geoserver.web:gs-web-sec-core 2.26.4/2.27.3
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/17/2025 CVE reserved
06/18/2026 +366 days Advisory disclosed
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-7qmg-grcp-qf25
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-52465 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-52465
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372235
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2026 19:41
Changes: 06/18/2026 19:41 (68)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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