CVE-2026-13020: kubernetes — Fix

Description

A Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password exists in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 12.1 and earlier on Windows, Linux and Kubernetes. A remote, unauthorized attacker may assume ownership of a user’s account by manipulating this mechanism. ArcGIS Administrators should configure an email server with ArcGIS Enterprise to facilitate user self-service password recovery. The ability for an administrator to reset a user’s password remains unchanged.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0023

Probability of exploitation

0.14%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-640 CWE-640

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
esri	portal_for_arcgis	< 12.1
kubernetes	kubernetes	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/june-2026-arcgis-security-bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13020? +

A Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password exists in Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 12.1 and earlier on Windows, Linux and Kubernetes. A remote, unauthorized attacker may assume ownership of a user’s account by manipulating this mechanism. ArcGIS Administrators should configure an email server with ArcGIS Enterprise to facilitate user self-service password recovery. The ability for an administrator to reset a user’s password remains unchanged. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-13020? +

CVE-2026-13020 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0023, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-13020? +

CVE-2026-13020 affects products from esri, kubernetes, linux, microsoft, specifically: kubernetes, linux_kernel, portal_for_arcgis, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-13020? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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