CVE-2026-9181: Directory Traversal in ArcGIS Server

Published Jul 6, 2026
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Updated

Esri ArcGIS Server contains a directory traversal vulnerability. ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes is not impacted. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this issue by sending crafted path parameters. Successful exploitation could allow overwriting sensitive files on the system. Abuse of this issue can allow full administrative access to ArcGIS Server, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This issue impacts all versions of ArcGIS Server on Windows and Linux 12.0 and prior. This issue does not impact ArcGIS Enterprise for Kubernetes.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Esri ArcGIS Server<=12.0
All of the following
Esri ArcGIS Server<=12.0
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 58583
Event
via FIRST·09:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9181?

CVE-2026-9181 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9181?

To fix CVE-2026-9181, upgrade to a version of ArcGIS Server newer than 12.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-9181?

CVE-2026-9181 affects all versions of Esri ArcGIS Server 12.0 and prior.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9181?

CVE-2026-9181 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive files.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-9181?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2026-9181 by sending crafted path parameters.

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