CVE-2025-2538

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
esri	portal_for_arcgis	< 11.4

References

Other References

https://support.esri.com/en-us/patches-updates/2025/portal-for-arcgis-security-2025-update-3-patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2538? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-2538? +

CVE-2025-2538 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2538? +

CVE-2025-2538 affects products from esri, specifically: portal_for_arcgis. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2538? +

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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