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CVE-2026-50096

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Description

There is a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 12.1 and prior which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. A patch is provided for ArcGIS Server software in General Availability and Extended support status, which includes versions 12.1, 12.0, 11.5, 11.3, and 11.1. Other versions are in mature or retired status, which are not patch eligible. Users working with unlisted versions are advised to upgrade and apply the patch.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.1 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-26 18:17:48.703000
Last modified
2026-10-26 20:17:56.410000
View original CVE JSON
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  "id": "CVE-2026-50096",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:17:48.703",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T20:17:56.410",
  "vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "There is a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 12.1 and prior which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a crafted link which when clicked could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim’s browser. A patch is provided for ArcGIS Server software in General Availability and Extended support status, which includes versions 12.1, 12.0, 11.5, 11.3, and 11.1. Other versions are in mature or retired status, which are not patch eligible. Users working with unlisted versions are advised to upgrade and apply the patch."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Esri",
          "product": "ArcGIS Server",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "platforms": [
            "Windows",
            "Linux"
          ],
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "11.1",
              "lessThan": "12.1",
              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV31": [
      {
        "source": "[email protected]",
        "type": "Secondary",
        "cvssData": {
          "version": "3.1",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
          "baseScore": 6.1,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "REQUIRED",
          "scope": "CHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "LOW",
          "integrityImpact": "LOW",
          "availabilityImpact": "NONE"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 2.8,
        "impactScore": 2.7
      }
    ],
    "ssvcV203": [
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        "ssvcData": {
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
          "version": "2.0.3"
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  "weaknesses": [
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      "type": "Secondary",
      "description": [
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          "value": "CWE-79"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/october-2026-arcgis-security-bulletin",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    }
  ]
}