ArcGIS REST Services Directory - Detect

Product Overview:

ArcGIS REST Services Directory is a web interface provided by ArcGIS, primarily used by geospatial analysts and developers to manage and interact with GIS (Geographic Information System) services. It allows users to query, analyze, and visualize spatial data. Many organizations and government entities use this tool to publish their geospatial services online. The REST interface helps developers to build custom applications by providing endpoints to access geographic data. The tool is used across various platforms to enable public or private access to geographic resources.

Vulnerability Overview:

This vulnerability involves an information disclosure issue in the ArcGIS REST Services Directory. If exposed, it allows unauthorized users to discover available GIS services and endpoints. Malicious actors could leverage this to gather sensitive spatial data or perform further attacks by exploiting discovered endpoints. This exposure increases the risk of the system being targeted for data theft or misuse.

Vulnerability Details:

The ArcGIS REST Services Directory allows access to sensitive information via the /arcgis/rest/services or /webgis/rest/services endpoints. This directory lists all available GIS services, which might include confidential or sensitive geographic data. The issue lies in the fact that this directory is publicly accessible without proper authentication. The system fails to adequately restrict access, exposing the directory contents to unauthorized users, which may lead to data leakage. This vulnerability is triggered when the system responds with status code 200 and the directory content is visible in the response body.

Possible Effects:

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in the unauthorized disclosure of GIS services, enabling malicious actors to gather sensitive geographic data. This could lead to further attacks, such as targeted data theft or unauthorized access to other internal services. Additionally, disclosing this information could result in reputational damage, financial loss, or exploitation of critical geospatial resources by unauthorized parties.

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