CVE-2019-14994: Path Traversal

Published Sep 19, 2019
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Updated

The Customer Context Filter in Atlassian Jira Service Desk Server and Jira Service Desk Data Center before version 3.9.16, from version 3.10.0 before version 3.16.8, from version 4.0.0 before version 4.1.3, from version 4.2.0 before version 4.2.5, from version 4.3.0 before version 4.3.4, and version 4.4.0 allows remote attackers with portal access to view arbitrary issues in Jira Service Desk projects via a path traversal vulnerability. Note that when the 'Anyone can email the service desk or raise a request in the portal' setting is enabled, an attacker can grant themselves portal access, allowing them to exploit the vulnerability.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Atlassian Jira Service Desk<3.9.16
Atlassian Jira Service Desk<3.9.16
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=3.10.0<3.16.8
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=3.10.0<3.16.8
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.0.0<4.1.3
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.0.0<4.1.3
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.2.0<4.2.5
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.2.0<4.2.5
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.3.0<4.3.4
Atlassian Jira Service Desk>=4.3.0<4.3.4
Atlassian Jira Service Desk=4.4.0
Atlassian Jira Service Desk=4.4.0

Event History

Sep 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14994?

CVE-2019-14994 is a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Service Desk Server and Jira Service Desk Data Center that allows path traversal.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14994?

CVE-2019-14994 has a severity level of high (7.5).

3

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Service Desk are affected by CVE-2019-14994?

Atlassian Jira Service Desk Server and Jira Service Desk Data Center before version 3.9.16, from version 3.10.0 before version 3.16.8, from version 4.0.0 before version 4.1.3, from version 4.2.0 before version 4.2.5, from version 4.3.0 before version 4.3.4, and version 4.4.0 are affected by CVE-2019-14994.

4

How does CVE-2019-14994 allow path traversal?

CVE-2019-14994 allows an attacker to traverse directories and access files outside the scope of the intended directory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14994?

More information about CVE-2019-14994 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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