CVE-2025-59431 is a critical Boolean-based SQL injection vulnerability affecting MapServer versions prior to 8.4.1, a system used for developing web-based GIS applications. This flaw allows attackers to bypass expression checking in the XML Filter Query directive's PropertyName by injecting double quotes, enabling manipulation of backend database queries. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability has a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 87/100 indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:mapserver:8.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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