CVE-2026-33522

MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2026-10-26
Modified: 2026-10-26
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AI Threat Summary

CVE-2026-33522 is a moderate vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 affecting the target software. Authentication can be bypassed allowing unauthenticated access. Threat hunters should monitor for exploit attempts and apply vendor patches immediately.

Description

Esri ArcGIS Server versions 11.3 to 12.0 ONLY allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to update service metadata. A patch is provided for ArcGIS Server software in General Availability and Extended support status, which includes versions 12.0, 11.5, and 11.3. 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.

Attack Chain
1
Reconnaissance

Attacker identifies authentication endpoint and tests for bypass conditions

2
Initial Access

Attacker exploits CVE-2026-33522 authentication flaw to gain unauthorized access without valid credentials

3
Discovery

Attacker enumerates accessible resources, users, and configurations

4
Collection

Attacker exfiltrates sensitive data accessible without proper authorization

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1078 Valid Accounts
Initial Access

Authentication bypass grants attacker access as legitimate user

T1548 Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
Privilege Escalation

Bypassed auth may grant elevated or admin-level permissions

Indicators of Compromise
Type Value Description
user_agent Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; exploit/1.0) Generic exploit scanner user agent pattern
url /api/vuln-endpoint?payload=<malicious> Exploit attempt against application endpoint — monitor access logs for anomalous params
Remediation
1. Apply vendor-supplied security patches immediately. 2. If patches are unavailable, apply recommended mitigations from the vendor advisory. 3. Enable WAF rules or IDS signatures to detect exploitation attempts. 4. Monitor logs for indicators of compromise listed above. 5. Implement network segmentation to limit blast radius if exploitation occurs. 6. Subscribe to vendor security advisories for this product.
Quick Facts
CVE ID CVE-2026-33522
CVSS Score 5.3
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Published 2026-10-26
Exploited No
CISA KEV No
PoC Not public
References
External Resources
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