How severe is CVE-2022-38198?

CVE-2022-38198 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-2022-38198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38198?

CVE-2022-38198 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38198?

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

When was CVE-2022-38198 published?

CVE-2022-38198 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38198

CVE-2022-38198 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a reflected cross site scripting issue in the Esri ArcGIS Server services directory versions 10.9.1 and below that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to convince a user to click on a crafted link which could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38198?: There is a reflected cross site scripting issue in the Esri ArcGIS Server services directory versions 10.9.1 and below that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to convince a user to click on a crafted link which could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser.
How severe is CVE-2022-38198?: CVE-2022-38198 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-2022-38198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38198?: CVE-2022-38198 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38198 published?: CVE-2022-38198 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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