How severe is CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25840?

CVE-2023-25840 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25840?

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

When was CVE-2023-25840 published?

CVE-2023-25840 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25840

CVE-2023-25840 is a low-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2023-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 11.1 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which onmouseover wont execute but could potentially render an image in the victims browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25840?: There is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ArcGIS Server in versions 11.1 and below that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to create a crafted link which onmouseover wont execute but could potentially render an image in the victims browser. The privileges required to execute this attack are high.
How severe is CVE-2023-25840?: CVE-2023-25840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25840?: CVE-2023-25840 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25840 published?: CVE-2023-25840 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/announcements/arcgis-server-security-2023-update-1-patch-available/

Affected products (1)

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

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