How severe is CVE-2022-38202?

CVE-2022-38202 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-2022-38202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38202?

CVE-2022-38202 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38202?

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-2022-38202 published?

CVE-2022-38202 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38202

CVE-2022-38202 is a high-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2022-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a path traversal vulnerability in Esri ArcGIS Server versions 10.9.1 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory on ArcGIS Server. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive site configuration information (not user datasets).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38202?: There is a path traversal vulnerability in Esri ArcGIS Server versions 10.9.1 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory on ArcGIS Server. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive site configuration information (not user datasets).
How severe is CVE-2022-38202?: CVE-2022-38202 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-2022-38202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38202?: CVE-2022-38202 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38202?: 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-2022-38202 published?: CVE-2022-38202 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/arcgis-server-security-2022-update-2-patch-is-now-available

Affected products (1)

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

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