ESRI ArcGIS Server 10.9.1/11.1/11.2/11.3 Edit Operation sql injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in ESRI ArcGIS Server 10.9.1/11.1/11.2/11.3. This affects an unknown part of the component Edit Operation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-51962. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ESRI ArcGIS Server 10.9.1/11.1/11.2/11.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Edit Operation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A SQL injection vulnerability in ArcGIS Server allows an EDIT operation to modify column properties in a manner that could lead to SQL injection when performed by a remote authenticated user requiring elevated, non‑administrative privileges. Exploitation is restricted to users with advanced application‑specific permissions, indicating high privileges are required. Successful exploitation would have a high impact on integrity and confidentiality, with no impact on availability.

The advisory is shared for download at esri.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-51962 since 11/04/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299400 (ArcGIS Server < 11.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (2025 Update 1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (299400). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• ESRI

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• ArcGIS Server

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• 10.9.1
• 11.1
• 11.2
• 11.3

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• commercial

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