CVE-2019-20898: High severity Atlassian Jira vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2020
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to access sensitive information without being authenticated in the Global permissions screen. The affected versions are before version 8.8.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Atlassian Jira<8.8.0
Atlassian Jira Software Data Center<8.8.0

Event History

Jul 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20898?

CVE-2019-20898 is a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that allows remote attackers to access sensitive information without authentication.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-20898?

CVE-2019-20898 is classified as high severity with a severity rating of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2019-20898?

Versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center before 8.8.0 are affected by CVE-2019-20898.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-20898?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-20898 to access sensitive information without being authenticated in the Global permissions screen.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20898?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2019-20898 is available in version 8.8.0 of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.

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