CVE-2019-3398: Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center Path Traversal Vulnerability
Confluence Server and Data Center had a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource. A remote attacker who has permission to add attachments to pages and / or blogs or to create a new space or a personal space or who has 'Admin' permissions for a space can exploit this path traversal vulnerability to write files to arbitrary locations which can lead to remote code execution on systems that run a vulnerable version of Confluence Server or Data Center. All versions of Confluence Server from 2.0.0 before 6.6.13 (the fixed version for 6.6.x), from 6.7.0 before 6.12.4 (the fixed version for 6.12.x), from 6.13.0 before 6.13.4 (the fixed version for 6.13.x), from 6.14.0 before 6.14.3 (the fixed version for 6.14.x), and from 6.15.0 before 6.15.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
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Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center contain a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource that may allow a privileged, remote attacker to write files. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Centerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.6.13 - Upgrade
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Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Centerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.12.4 - Upgrade
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Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Centerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.13.4 - Upgrade
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Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Centerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.14.3 - Upgrade
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Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Centerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.15.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3398?
CVE-2019-3398 is a path traversal vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center that allows a remote attacker to access sensitive files on the server.
How does CVE-2019-3398 affect Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center?
CVE-2019-3398 affects Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center versions 2.0.0 to 6.6.13 and versions 6.7.0 to 6.12.4, as well as versions 6.13.0 to 6.13.4 and versions 6.14.0 to 6.14.3.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3398?
CVE-2019-3398 has a severity score of 8.8, which is classified as critical.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-3398?
A remote attacker who has permissions to add attachments to pages and/or blogs, create new spaces or personal spaces, or has 'Admin' permissions for a space can exploit CVE-2019-3398.
How can CVE-2019-3398 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2019-3398, it is recommended to upgrade Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.