#VU66618 Improper access control in Portal for ArcGIS


Published: 2022-08-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66618

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38184

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: ESRI

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Portal for ArcGIS: 10.8.1


External links
http://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2022-update-1-patch/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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