CVE-2021-29099 There is a SQL injection vulnerability in ArcGIS Server

Medium 5.3 Published 7 Jun 2021 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in specific ArcGIS Server configurations to expose unintended information via crafted web requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-29099?

CVE-2021-29099 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server, published on 7 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in some configurations of ArcGIS Server versions 10.8.1 and earlier. Specially crafted web requests can expose information that is not intended to be disclosed (not customer datasets). Web Services that use file based data sources (file Geodatabase or Shape Files or tile cached services) are unaffected by this issue.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29099?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Esri Arcgis Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29099 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-29099 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29099 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh9m-qrv8-6mfm.