CVE-2024-51958: arcgis server Path Traversal — Fix

Description

There is a path traversal vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory. There is no impact to integrity or availability due to the nature of the files that can be accessed, but there is a potential high impact to confidentiality.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
esri	arcgis_server	10.9.1 — 11.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2025-update-1-patch/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51958? +

There is a path traversal vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory. There is no impact to integrity or availability due to the nature of the files that can be accessed, but there is a potential high impact to confidentiality. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-51958? +

CVE-2024-51958 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51958? +

CVE-2024-51958 affects products from esri, specifically: arcgis_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51958? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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