CVE-2019-11581: Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center Server-Side Template Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2019
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Updated

There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions. An attacker is able to remotely execute code on systems that run a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center. All versions of Jira Server and Data Center from 4.4.0 before 7.6.14, from 7.7.0 before 7.13.5, from 8.0.0 before 8.0.3, from 8.1.0 before 8.1.2, and from 8.2.0 before 8.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

Other sources

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center contain a server-side template injection vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

7 affected components
Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center
Atlassian Jira>=4.4<7.6.14
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.7.0<7.13.5
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.0.0<8.0.3
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.1.0<8.1.2
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.2.0<8.2.3
Atlassian Jira Server>=4.4<7.6.14

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.13.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.3

Event History

Aug 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 7, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11581?

CVE-2019-11581 is a server-side template injection vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.

2

How does CVE-2019-11581 affect Jira Server and Data Center?

CVE-2019-11581 allows an attacker to remotely execute code on systems running a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11581?

CVE-2019-11581 has a severity score of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

4

Which versions of Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2019-11581?

CVE-2019-11581 affects all versions of Jira Server and Data Center ranging from 4.4 to 7.6.14, 7.7.0 to 7.13.5, 8.0.0 to 8.0.3, 8.1.0 to 8.1.2, and 8.2.0 to 8.2.3.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2019-11581 vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center?

To fix the CVE-2019-11581 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Jira Server or Data Center.

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