CVE-2025-57870CWE-89sql-injection

CVE-2025-57870

Critical · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unauthenticated request can open the floodgates to your database! This SQL Injection vulnerability in Esri ArcGIS Server is a serious threat that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. 🔥 Think of it like giving a stranger a key to your office without checking their credentials. They can rearrange everything, delete important files, or even steal sensitive information just by walking in with that key. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to your Enterprise Geodatabase, leading to potentially devastating data losses. They might modify crucial information or even delete entire datasets, disrupting operations and compromising data integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like giving a stranger a key to your office without checking their credentials. They can rearrange everything, delete important files, or even steal sensitive information just by walking in with that key. This SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Esri ArcGIS Server versions 11.3, 11.4, and 11.5 on Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes, allowing attackers to run any SQL commands through specific Feature Service operations, bypassing authentication entirely.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to your Enterprise Geodatabase, leading to potentially devastating data losses. They might modify crucial information or even delete entire datasets, disrupting operations and compromising data integrity. Immediately patch your ArcGIS Server to the latest version. Ensure you're running at least 11.6 or newer to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review access controls to limit exposure to sensitive database operations. This is fixable! Follow these steps and your database will be more secure than ever. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00542 · 44.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
esri/arcgis_server≥ 11.3, ≤ 11.5—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:26Z
    BUG-000179884 - There is a security vulnerability in ArcGIS Server Feature Services.
    cvelistv5