CVE-2025-57870: Esri ArcGIS Server · SQL Injection
Affects Esri ArcGIS ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Esri ArcGIS Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the ArcGIS Feature Service endpoints by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted users only.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual SQL command patterns or anomalous requests targeting ArcGIS services using intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts specific to ArcGIS Feature Service operations.
- Regularly audit and review ArcGIS Server logs for suspicious activities indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Coordinate closely with Esri for timely release and deployment of official patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability.
- If patching is not immediately possible, consider disabling or limiting the vulnerable Feature Service operations temporarily.
- Implement least privilege principles on database accounts used by ArcGIS Server to minimize the impact of potential SQL injection exploitation.
- Conduct security awareness training for administrators and developers on secure coding and configuration practices related to geospatial services.
- Prepare an incident response plan specific to geospatial data compromise scenarios to enable rapid containment and recovery.
Description
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Esri ArcGIS Server versions 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5 on Windows, Linux and Kubernetes. This vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specific ArcGIS Feature Service operation. Successful exploitation can potentially result in unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of data from the underlying Enterprise Geodatabase.