How severe is CVE-2022-38184?

CVE-2022-38184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38184?

CVE-2022-38184 affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38184?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38184 published?

CVE-2022-38184 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38184

CVE-2022-38184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Esri Portal For Arcgis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Esri Portal For Arcgis
Published: 2022-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an improper access control vulnerability in Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.8.1 and below which could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access an API that may induce Esri Portal for ArcGIS to read arbitrary URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38184?: There is an improper access control vulnerability in Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.8.1 and below which could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access an API that may induce Esri Portal for ArcGIS to read arbitrary URLs.
How severe is CVE-2022-38184?: CVE-2022-38184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38184?: CVE-2022-38184 affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38184 published?: CVE-2022-38184 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2022-update-1-patch/

Affected products (1)

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