EIP-2026-104261

PRE-CVE

Geoserver < 2.7.1.1 / < 2.6.4 / < 2.5.5.1 - XML External Entity

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-104261. PoCs published by David Bloom.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script exploits an XXE vulnerability in GeoServer versions <2.7.1.1, <2.6.4, and <2.5.5.1 by crafting a malicious XML payload to read arbitrary files or list directories on the server. It automates the discovery of GeoServer features and constructs the exploit URL dynamically.

Description

Geoserver < 2.7.1.1 / < 2.6.4 / < 2.5.5.1 - XML External Entity

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by David Bloom · pythonwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37757

This Python script exploits an XXE vulnerability in GeoServer versions <2.7.1.1, <2.6.4, and <2.5.5.1 by crafting a malicious XML payload to read arbitrary files or list directories on the server. It automates the discovery of GeoServer features and constructs the exploit URL dynamically.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: GeoServer (2.7 <2.7.1.1 / 2.6 <2.6.4 / 2.5 <2.5.5.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the GeoServer instance · GeoServer WFS service enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026