Critical · published August 9, 2019
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A sneaky server-side template injection in Jira could grant attackers the keys to your kingdom! 🔥 This vulnerability is like having a security guard who lets in anyone with a convincing story — a crafty attacker could execute code on your Jira server without breaking a sweat! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute any code they wish, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. Imagine losing sensitive project data or giving unauthorized users control over your systems. Yikes!
This vulnerability is like having a security guard who lets in anyone with a convincing story — a crafty attacker could execute code on your Jira server without breaking a sweat! This server-side template injection flaw occurs in the ContactAdministrators and SendBulkMail actions, allowing attackers to inject malicious code into the server's template rendering process.
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute any code they wish, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. Imagine losing sensitive project data or giving unauthorized users control over your systems. Yikes! To protect your systems, immediately update Jira Server or Data Center to version 7.6.14 or later, 7.13.5 or later, 8.0.3 or later, 8.1.2 or later, or 8.2.3 or later. Don't forget to review your configurations for any custom templates that could still be vulnerable. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll safeguard your Jira environment like a pro. 🛡️