CVE-2023-25840: BUG-000154070 Stored XSS issue in the ArcGIS REST Services directory

Published Jul 21, 2023
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Updated

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 10.8.1 – 11.1 that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which onmouseover wont execute but could potentially render an image in the victims browser.  The privileges required to execute this attack are high.

Other sources

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 11.1 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which onmouseover wont execute but could potentially render an image in the victims browser.  The privileges required to execute this attack are high.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected components
Esri ArcGIS>=10.8.1<11.1
All of the following
Esri ArcGIS Server>=10.8.1<11.1
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 10.8.1 - 11.1.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 has a severity rating of low, with a CVSS score of 3.4.

3

How does CVE-2023-25840 work?

CVE-2023-25840 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link that may render an image in the victim's browser.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 affects ArcGIS Server versions 10.8.1 - 11.1.

5

How do I fix CVE-2023-25840?

To fix CVE-2023-25840, apply the ArcGIS Server Security 2023 Update 1 patch which is available at the provided reference link.

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