CVE-2023-25840 BUG-000154070 Stored XSS issue in the ArcGIS REST Services directory

Low 3.4 Published 21 Jul 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

A remote authenticated attacker can inject scripts into the ArcGIS REST Services directory, potentially rendering malicious images in victim browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server, published on 21 Jul 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 11.1 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which onmouseover wont execute but could potentially render an image in the victims browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25840?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Esri Arcgis Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25840?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-25840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wp7f-xph3-r8ph.