CVE-2021-29114CWE-89

SQL injection vulnerability in ArcGIS Server

High · published December 7, 2021

CVSS v3.0
7.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lies in Esri's ArcGIS Server 10.9 and below, allowing remote attackers to play with your data without even logging in! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen. Anyone can just walk in and swap the ingredients of a dish before it gets served, potentially ruining the meal for everyone! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to craft queries that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your services. Imagine them altering critical data, leaking sensitive information, or even bringing services to a grinding halt—all without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen. Anyone can just walk in and swap the ingredients of a dish before it gets served, potentially ruining the meal for everyone! This SQL injection flaw allows unauthorized remote attackers to manipulate database queries, affecting Esri ArcGIS Server's ability to serve requests securely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to craft queries that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your services. Imagine them altering critical data, leaking sensitive information, or even bringing services to a grinding halt—all without breaking a sweat! To mitigate this risk, immediately update your Esri ArcGIS Server to version 10.9.1 or higher. Additionally, review and sanitize all input queries to prevent SQL injection attacks from slipping through! You’ve got this! Stay proactive with your security measures and keep your services secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01043 · 63.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-12-07T10:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 10:51Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in ArcGIS Server
    cvelistv5