CVE-2023-25840

Name: CVE-2023-25840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-21T19:15:10.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.4/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25840 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Esri	Arcgis Server	>= 10.8.1, < 11.1

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/announcements/arcgis-server-security-2023-update-1-patch-available/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/announcements/arcgis-server-security-2023-update-1-patch-available/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25840?

How severe is CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 has a CVSS score of 3.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25840?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST