CVE-2008-6831: XSS

Published Jun 8, 2009

Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Atlassian JIRA Enterprise Edition 3.13 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) fullname (Full Name) parameter in the ViewProfile page or (2) returnUrl parameter in a form, as demonstrated using secure/AddComment!default.jspa (aka "Add Comment").

Affected Software

1 affected component

Atlassian Jira=3.13

Remediation

Patch Available

http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRA/JIRA+Security+Advisory+2008-10-29

Event History

Jun 8, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6831?

CVE-2008-6831 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6831?

To fix CVE-2008-6831, upgrade to a later version of Atlassian JIRA that addresses these cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-6831?

CVE-2008-6831 specifically affects Atlassian JIRA Enterprise Edition version 3.13.

What types of attacks can CVE-2008-6831 be exploited for?

CVE-2008-6831 can be exploited for cross-site scripting attacks, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.

Where would an attacker exploit CVE-2008-6831 on JIRA?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2008-6831 by injecting malicious scripts through the fullname parameter in the ViewProfile page or the returnUrl parameter in forms.