CVE-2022-38198

BUG-000146513 - Reflected XSS vulnerability in ArcGIS Server

Description

There is a reflected cross site scripting issue in the Esri ArcGIS Server services directory versions 10.9.1 and below that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to convince a user to click on a crafted link which could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser.

Remediation

Solution:

  • a. Disable the ArcGIS Services directory b. Install ArcGIS for Server Security 2022 Update 1 Patch

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory esri.com
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/administration/administration/arcgis-server-security-2022-update-1-patch patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38198?
CVE-2022-38198 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38198?
To fix CVE-2022-38198: a. Disable the ArcGIS Services directory b. Install ArcGIS for Server Security 2022 Update 1 Patch
Is CVE-2022-38198 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38198 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38198?
CVE-2022-38198 affects Esri ArcGIS Server.
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