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CVE-2025-59431 (GCVE-0-2025-59431)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-09-19 19:29 – Updated: 2025-09-19 19:42
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Title
MapServer - WFS XML Filter Query SQL injection
Summary
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.
CWE
  • CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
MapServer MapServer Affected: < 8.4.1
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