What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-51966?

CVE-2024-51966 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Arcgis Server are affected by CVE-2024-51966?

Organizations using ESRI ArcGIS Server should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-51966, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 4.9. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-51966?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running ESRI ArcGIS Server and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Arcgis Server CVE-2024-51966

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-03 psirt@esri.com

Path Traversal Arcgis Server

4.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:29 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 03, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

There is a path traversal vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory. There is no impact to integrity or availability due to the nature of the files that can be accessed, but there is a potential high impact to confidentiality.

AnalysisAI

There is a path traversal vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 and below. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. There is a path traversal vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 and below. Successful exploitation may allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to traverse the file system to access files outside of the intended directory. There is no impact to integrity or availability due to the nature of the files that can be accessed, but there is a potential high impact to confidentiality. Affected products include: Esri Arcgis Server.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.