#VU106303 Stored cross-site scripting in ArcGIS - CVE-2024-51945

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106303

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51945

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ArcGIS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: ESRI

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can inject a specially crafted link that when clicked will execute arbitrary JavaScript code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ArcGIS: 10.9.1 - 11.2

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External links
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2025-update-1-patch/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.