CVE-2024-51957
Stored XSS vulnerability in ArcGIS Rest Services Directory
Description
There is a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server for versions 11.3 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a stored crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high, requiring publisher capabilities. The impact is low to both confidentiality and integrity while having no impact to availability.
INFO
Published Date :
March 3, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 10, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ArcGIS Server to a version later than 11.3.
- Ensure publisher privileges are strictly managed.
- Sanitize all user inputs for links.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-51957.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2025-update-1-patch/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-51957 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-51957
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-51957 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description There is a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server for versions 10.9.1 – 11.3 that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a stored crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high, requiring publisher capabilities. The impact is low to both confidentiality and integrity while having no impact to availability. There is a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server for versions 11.3 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a stored crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high, requiring publisher capabilities. The impact is low to both confidentiality and integrity while having no impact to availability. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcgis_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.9.1 from (including) 11.3 Added Reference Type Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2025-update-1-patch/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description There is a stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server for versions 10.9.1 – 11.3 that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a stored crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high, requiring publisher capabilities. The impact is low to both confidentiality and integrity while having no impact to availability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2025-update-1-patch/