CVE-2026-69228: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Esri Portal for ArcGIS
CVE-2026-69228 is a medium severity vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.1 through 12.0. It involves missing authentication for a critical function, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to access a specific resource that should be restricted to authenticated users. The vulnerability does not affect user content but exposes other sensitive resources. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest long-term support release when available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.1 through 12.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls and access a specific resource intended only for authenticated users. The flaw does not permit modification or denial of service but results in limited confidentiality impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has not provided an official patch or remediation guidance as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can access a resource that should be restricted to authenticated users, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited, and no active exploitation is known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users working with affected versions (11.1 through 12.0) are encouraged to upgrade to the latest long-term support release once available.
CVE-2026-69228: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Esri Portal for ArcGIS
Description
CVE-2026-69228 is a medium severity vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.1 through 12.0. It involves missing authentication for a critical function, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to access a specific resource that should be restricted to authenticated users. The vulnerability does not affect user content but exposes other sensitive resources. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest long-term support release when available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.1 through 12.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls and access a specific resource intended only for authenticated users. The flaw does not permit modification or denial of service but results in limited confidentiality impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has not provided an official patch or remediation guidance as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can access a resource that should be restricted to authenticated users, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited, and no active exploitation is known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users working with affected versions (11.1 through 12.0) are encouraged to upgrade to the latest long-term support release once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Esri
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T19:22:01.732Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a88be1eacd9273b49bcc749
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 21:07:42 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 21:23:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 21:23:37 UTC
Views: 3
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