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CVE-2019-11580: Atlassian Crowd and Crowd Data Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jun 03 2019(Updated: )

Atlassian Crowd and Crowd Data Center had the pdkinstall development plugin incorrectly enabled in release builds. Attackers who can send unauthenticated or authenticated requests to a Crowd or Crowd Data Center instance can exploit this vulnerability to install arbitrary plugins, which permits remote code execution on systems running a vulnerable version of Crowd or Crowd Data Center. All versions of Crowd from version 2.1.0 before 3.0.5 (the fixed version for 3.0.x), from version 3.1.0 before 3.1.6 (the fixed version for 3.1.x), from version 3.2.0 before 3.2.8 (the fixed version for 3.2.x), from version 3.3.0 before 3.3.5 (the fixed version for 3.3.x), and from version 3.4.0 before 3.4.4 (the fixed version for 3.4.x) are affected by this vulnerability.

Credit: security@atlassian.com security@atlassian.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Atlassian Crowd>=2.1.0<3.0.5
Atlassian Crowd>=3.1.0<3.1.6
Atlassian Crowd>=3.2.0<3.2.8
Atlassian Crowd>=3.3.0<3.3.5
Atlassian Crowd>=3.4.0<3.4.4
Atlassian Crowd

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-11580?

    CVE-2019-11580 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-11580?

    To fix CVE-2019-11580, update to the latest patched version of Atlassian Crowd or Crowd Data Center, specifically versions beyond the affected ranges.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-11580?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-11580 may allow attackers to install arbitrary plugins, leading to unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

  • Which versions of Atlassian Crowd are affected by CVE-2019-11580?

    Affected versions of Atlassian Crowd include 2.1.0 to 3.0.5, 3.1.0 to 3.1.6, 3.2.0 to 3.2.8, 3.3.0 to 3.3.5, and 3.4.0 to 3.4.4.

  • Is CVE-2019-11580 applicable to Crowd Data Center?

    Yes, CVE-2019-11580 impacts both Atlassian Crowd and Crowd Data Center, allowing similar vulnerabilities in both environments.

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