CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18033: CSRF

First published: Thu Jan 18 2018(Updated: )

The Jira-importers-plugin in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.1 allows remote attackers to create new projects and abort an executing external system import via various Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities.

Credit: security@atlassian.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Atlassian Jira<7.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18033?

    CVE-2017-18033 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized project creation and interference with system imports.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18033?

    To fix CVE-2017-18033, upgrade Atlassian Jira to version 7.6.1 or later which contains the necessary patches.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2017-18033 enable?

    CVE-2017-18033 enables remote attackers to perform Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks that can create new projects and abort imports.

  • Which versions of Atlassian Jira are affected by CVE-2017-18033?

    Atlassian Jira versions prior to 7.6.1 are affected by CVE-2017-18033.

  • How can I confirm if CVE-2017-18033 has been exploited?

    You can check your Jira logs for unauthorized project creation or import aborts as potential indicators of exploitation of CVE-2017-18033.

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