How severe is CVE-2024-38040?

CVE-2024-38040 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-2024-38040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38040?

CVE-2024-38040 primarily affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38040?

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.

Does CVE-2024-38040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37065.

When was CVE-2024-38040 published?

CVE-2024-38040 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38040

CVE-2024-38040 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37065
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Esri Portal For Arcgis
Published: 2024-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a local file inclusion vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS 11.2 and below that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to craft a URL that could potentially disclose sensitive configuration information by reading internal files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38040?: There is a local file inclusion vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS 11.2 and below that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to craft a URL that could potentially disclose sensitive configuration information by reading internal files.
How severe is CVE-2024-38040?: CVE-2024-38040 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-2024-38040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38040?: CVE-2024-38040 primarily affects Esri Portal For Arcgis. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38040?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-38040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37065.
When was CVE-2024-38040 published?: CVE-2024-38040 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2024-update-2-released/

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:portal_for_arcgis:10.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:esri:portal_for_arcgis:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:esri:portal_for_arcgis:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:esri:portal_for_arcgis:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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