GeoServer Vulnerability: The XXE Files – Patch Now or Face the Wrath of 2026
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch a critical GeoServer vulnerability currently exploited in XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-58360, can lead to denial-of-service attacks and data breaches. Agencies must patch by January 1, 2026, or face a stern talking-to from their IT department.
Hot Take:
When XML External Entity injection attacks become the latest thriller plot, starring rogue GeoServer as the villain, and federal agencies as the action heroes trying to patch things up before the New Year’s Eve countdown! Hollywood, are you listening?
Key Points:
– CISA orders immediate patching of a critical GeoServer vulnerability under active exploitation.
– The vulnerability (CVE-2025-58360) allows XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks.
– It affects GeoServer 2.26.1 and prior versions, a server for sharing geospatial data online.
– CISA’s Binding Operational Directive mandates federal agencies to patch by January 1, 2026.
– Over 14,000 GeoServer instances are exposed online, with 2,451 IP addresses tracked.