CVE-2019-20901: Medium severity atlassian jira vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2020
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Updated

The login.jsp resource in Jira before version 8.5.2, and from version 8.6.0 before version 8.6.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to a different website which they may use as part of performing a phishing attack via an open redirect in the osdestination parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Atlassian Jira<8.5.2
Atlassian Jira Server=8.6.0

Event History

Jul 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20901?

CVE-2019-20901 is a vulnerability in Jira that allows remote attackers to redirect users to a different website as part of a phishing attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20901?

The severity of CVE-2019-20901 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

Which versions of Jira are affected by CVE-2019-20901?

Jira versions before 8.5.2 and from 8.6.0 before 8.6.1 are affected by CVE-2019-20901.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-20901?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-20901 by using an open redirect in the os_destination parameter of the login.jsp resource to redirect users to a different website for phishing purposes.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-20901?

Yes, upgrading to Jira version 8.5.2 or version 8.6.1 will fix the CVE-2019-20901 vulnerability.

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