CVE-2025-2538 BUG-000174336

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Mar 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can gain administrative access via hardcoded credentials in specific Esri Portal for ArcGIS deployments.

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-2025-2538?

CVE-2025-2538 is a critical vulnerability in Esri Portal for Arcgis, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A hardcoded credential vulnerability exists in a specific deployment pattern for Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.4 and below that may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain administrative access to the system.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2538?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Esri Portal for Arcgis.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2538?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-2538 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2538 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Esri Portal for Arcgis vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hr4-7h76-8f5h.