How severe is CVE-2026-9181?

CVE-2026-9181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-9181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-9181?

CVE-2026-9181 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9181?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-9181 published?

CVE-2026-9181 was published on 2026-07-06 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-9181

CVE-2026-9181 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2026-07-06
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

ArcGIS Server contains a directory traversal vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this issue by sending crafted path parameters. Successful exploitation could allow access to sensitive files on the system. This issue impacts all versions of ArcGIS Server 12.0 and prior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9181?: ArcGIS Server contains a directory traversal vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this issue by sending crafted path parameters. Successful exploitation could allow access to sensitive files on the system. This issue impacts all versions of ArcGIS Server 12.0 and prior.
How severe is CVE-2026-9181?: CVE-2026-9181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-9181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-9181?: CVE-2026-9181 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-9181 published?: CVE-2026-9181 was published on 2026-07-06 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/may-2026-arcgis-security-bulletin

Affected products (1)

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

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