CVE-2019-8451: SSRF

Published Sep 11, 2019
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Updated

The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian Jira Server>=7.6.0<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-2019-8451?

CVE-2019-8451 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Server Side Request Forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8451?

To remediate CVE-2019-8451, upgrade Jira to version 8.4.0 or later.

3

Which versions of Jira are affected by CVE-2019-8451?

CVE-2019-8451 affects Jira Server versions from 7.6.0 to 8.4.0 before the fix was implemented.

4

What kind of access can be gained from exploiting CVE-2019-8451?

Exploiting CVE-2019-8451 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources.

5

What is the root cause of CVE-2019-8451?

CVE-2019-8451 is caused by a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class that allows for Server Side Request Forgery.

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