CVE-2019-14998: CSRF

Published Sep 11, 2019
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Updated

The Webwork action Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection implementation in Jira before version 8.4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass its protection via "cookie tossing" a CSRF cookie from a subdomain of a Jira instance.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.4.0<8.4.0

Event History

Sep 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14998?

CVE-2019-14998 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-14998?

To fix CVE-2019-14998, upgrade your Jira Server to version 8.4.0 or later.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2019-14998?

CVE-2019-14998 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Jira are affected by CVE-2019-14998?

Jira Server versions from 7.4.0 to below 8.4.0 are affected by CVE-2019-14998.

5

Can CVE-2019-14998 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-14998 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass CSRF protection.

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