CVE-2026-69235: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Esri Portal for ArcGIS
Description
CVE-2026-69235 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 11.5 and earlier. It allows a remote, privileged attacker to inject malicious code that could execute in the browser of a victim. The vulnerability affects versions 11.1, 11.3, and 11.5 specifically. Users are advised to patch or upgrade to the latest long-term support release to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Esri
Portal for ArcGIS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting issue (CWE-79) in Esri Portal for ArcGIS, affecting versions 11.1 through 11.5. A remote attacker with privileges can inject malicious script code that executes in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with remote access and privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially compromising user data confidentiality and integrity. There is no direct impact on system availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the malicious code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users of ArcGIS Enterprise versions 11.1, 11.3, and 11.5 are encouraged to apply patches or upgrade to the latest long-term support release. Since no explicit patch links are provided, users should consult Esri's official advisories for the latest remediation steps. No indication that the vulnerability is mitigated or requires no action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Esri
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T19:22:05.876Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a88be1bacd9273b49bcc6c3
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 21:07:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 02:33:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 18:48:21 UTC
Views: 53
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