GeoServer - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-27505)
125Exploiting IPs reported
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It is possible to bypass the default REST API security and access the index page. The REST API security handles rest and its subpaths but not rest with an extension (e.g., rest.html). The REST API index can disclose whether certain extensions are installed. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.26.3 and 2.25.6. As a workaround, in ${GEOSERVER_DATA_DIR}/security/config.xml, change the paths for the rest filter to /rest.*,/rest/** and change the paths for the gwc filter to /gwc/rest.*,/gwc/rest/** and restart GeoServer.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2025-27505 is a security vulnerability in GeoServer that allows attackers to bypass REST API security controls by accessing the API index page with certain file extensions, such as .html. This flaw can expose information about installed extensions, potentially aiding reconnaissance and further attacks. The issue is resolved in versions 2.26.3 and 2.25.6.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 16th of July 2025.
CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2025-27505 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2025-27505 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by directly accessing the /rest.html or /geoserver/rest.html endpoints, exposing sensitive GeoServer configuration information without proper authorization.
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