CVE-2023-25835: BUG-000153659 ArcGIS Enterprise Sites has a stored XSS vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2023
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Updated

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal Sites in versions 10.8.1 – 11.1 that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victims browser.  The privileges required to execute this attack are high.

Other sources

There is a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites versions 10.8.1 – 11.1 that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link that is stored in the site configuration which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victims browser.  The privileges required to execute this attack are high.  The attack could disclose a privileged token which may result the attacker gaining full control of the Portal.

There is a stored Cross‑Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS Sites versions 11.1 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker with high‑privileged access to create a crafted link that is persisted within the site configuration. When accessed by a victim, the stored payload may execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to access sensitive user data and session information, alter trusted site content and user actions, and disrupt normal site functionality, resulting in a high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Esri Portal for ArcGIS>=10.8.1<=11.1

Event History

Jul 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 21, 2023
Data Sourced
12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25835?

CVE-2023-25835 is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites versions 10.8.1 – 11.1 that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-25835?

CVE-2023-25835 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2023-25835 occur?

CVE-2023-25835 occurs due to a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the site configuration of Esri Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-25835?

Users of Esri Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites versions 10.8.1 – 11.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25835.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-25835?

Yes, a security patch is available for CVE-2023-25835. For more details, refer to the following link: [link](https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/portal-for-arcgis-enterprise-sites-security-patch-is-now-available/)

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