CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20233: XEE

First published: Thu Jan 17 2019(Updated: )

The Upload add-on resource in Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager before version 2.22.14 allows remote attackers who have system administrator privileges to read files, make network requests and perform a denial of service attack via an XML External Entity vulnerability in the parsing of atlassian plugin xml files in an uploaded JAR.

Credit: security@atlassian.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager<2.22.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20233?

    CVE-2018-20233 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20233?

    To fix CVE-2018-20233, upgrade Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager to version 2.22.14 or later.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2018-20233 for system administrators?

    System administrators can be exposed to risks of unauthorized file access and network requests if CVE-2018-20233 is not remediated.

  • Can CVE-2018-20233 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2018-20233 can potentially allow attackers to read sensitive files, leading to data breaches.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20233?

    CVE-2018-20233 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability that affects the parsing process.

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