How severe is CVE-2021-29106?

CVE-2021-29106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29106?

CVE-2021-29106 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-29106 published?

CVE-2021-29106 was published on 2021-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29106

CVE-2021-29106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2021-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Esri ArcGIS Server version 10.8.1 and below may allow a remote attacker able to convince a user to click on a crafted link which could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the user’s browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29106?: A reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Esri ArcGIS Server version 10.8.1 and below may allow a remote attacker able to convince a user to click on a crafted link which could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the user’s browser.
How severe is CVE-2021-29106?: CVE-2021-29106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29106?: CVE-2021-29106 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29106 published?: CVE-2021-29106 was published on 2021-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/arcgis-server-security-2021-update-1-patch/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcgis_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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