How severe is CVE-2023-25836?

CVE-2023-25836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25836?

CVE-2023-25836 affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25836?

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

When was CVE-2023-25836 published?

CVE-2023-25836 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25836

CVE-2023-25836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Esri Portal For Arcgis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Esri Portal For Arcgis
Published: 2023-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS Sites in versions 10.9 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victims browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are low.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25836?: There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS Sites in versions 10.9 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victims browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are low.
How severe is CVE-2023-25836?: CVE-2023-25836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25836?: CVE-2023-25836 affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25836?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25836 published?: CVE-2023-25836 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/portal-for-arcgis-enterprise-sites-security-patch-is-now-available/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:portal_for_arcgis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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