CVE-2020-14179: Medium severity atlassian data center vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2020
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to view custom field names and custom SLA names via an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the /secure/QueryComponent!Default.jspa endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.5.8, and from version 8.6.0 before 8.11.1.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Atlassian Jira Data Center<8.5.8
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.6.0<8.11.1
Atlassian Jira Server<8.5.8
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.6.0<8.11.1

Event History

Sep 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Atlassian Jira vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-14179.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-14179?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-14179 is medium.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-14179 in Atlassian Jira?

Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2020-14179 in Atlassian Jira by viewing custom field names and custom SLA names via an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the /secure/QueryComponent!Default.jspa endpoint.

4

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2020-14179?

Versions before 8.5.8 and from 8.6.0 to 8.11.1 of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2020-14179.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-14179?

Yes, upgrading to version 8.5.8 or higher for Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center will fix CVE-2020-14179.

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