CVE-2022-38209: Reflected XSS vulnerability in Portal for ArcGIS

Published Dec 29, 2022
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Updated

There is a reflected XSS vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.9.1 and below which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Esri Portal for ArcGIS<=10.9.1

Event History

Dec 29, 2022
CVE Published
08:15 PM
Dec 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38209?

CVE-2022-38209 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.9.1 and below.

2

How does CVE-2022-38209 affect Esri Portal for ArcGIS?

CVE-2022-38209 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38209?

CVE-2022-38209 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-38209?

To fix CVE-2022-38209, update Esri Portal for ArcGIS to version 10.9.2 or above, as this vulnerability has been addressed in the security update patch.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38209?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38209 in the official Esri Portal for ArcGIS Security Update 2 Patch available at the following link: [https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2022-update-2-patch-is-now-available].

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