CVE-2018-5231: High severity atlassian jira vulnerability

Published May 16, 2018
·
Updated

The ForgotLoginDetails resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.6, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.7.4, from version 7.8.0 before version 7.8.4 and from version 7.9.0 before version 7.9.2 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack via sending requests to it.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Atlassian Jira<7.6.6
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.7.0<7.7.4
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.8.0<7.8.4
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.9.0<7.9.2

Event History

May 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5231?

CVE-2018-5231 is rated as a Medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5231?

To fix CVE-2018-5231, upgrade your Atlassian Jira to version 7.6.6 or later, or to the latest version in the 7.7.x, 7.8.x, or 7.9.x series.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-5231?

CVE-2018-5231 affects Atlassian Jira versions prior to 7.6.6 and versions from 7.7.0 to before 7.7.4, from 7.8.0 to before 7.8.4, and from 7.9.0 to before 7.9.2.

4

What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2018-5231?

CVE-2018-5231 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by sending specially crafted requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-5231 if I cannot upgrade?

Currently, there are no publicly documented workarounds for CVE-2018-5231, and upgrading is the recommended mitigation.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203