CVE-2020-14172
First published: Fri Jul 03 2020(Updated: )
This issue exists to document that a security improvement in the way that Jira Server and Data Center use velocity templates has been implemented. The way in which velocity templates were used in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center in affected versions allowed remote attackers to achieve remote code execution via insecure deserialization, if they were able to exploit a server side template injection vulnerability. The affected versions are before version 7.13.0, from version 8.0.0 before 8.5.0, and from version 8.6.0 before version 8.8.1.
Credit: security@atlassian.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian JIRA | <7.13.0 | |
| Atlassian JIRA | >=8.0.0<8.5.0 | |
| Atlassian JIRA | >=8.6.0<8.8.1 | |
| Atlassian Jira Software Data Center | <7.13.0 | |
| Atlassian Jira Software Data Center | >=8.0.0<8.5.0 | |
| Atlassian Jira Software Data Center | >=8.6.0<8.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-14172.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14172?
The severity of CVE-2020-14172 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-14172?
The affected software for CVE-2020-14172 is Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions up to 7.13.0, versions between 8.0.0 and 8.5.0, and versions between 8.6.0 and 8.8.1, as well as Atlassian Jira Software Data Center versions up to 7.13.0, versions between 8.0.0 and 8.5.0, and versions between 8.6.0 and 8.8.1.
What is the description of CVE-2020-14172?
CVE-2020-14172 is a security improvement in the way that Jira Server and Data Center use velocity templates, which fixed a vulnerability that allowed remote attackers to achieve remote code execution.
Is there a reference for CVE-2020-14172?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-14172 at the following link: [JRASERVER-70940](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70940).
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