CVE-2020-14188: Critical severity Atlassian Jira Create vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2020
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Updated

The preprocessArgs function in the Atlassian gajira-create GitHub Action before version 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a GitHub runner by creating a specially crafted GitHub issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian Jira Create<2.0.1

Event History

Nov 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14188?

CVE-2020-14188 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14188?

To fix CVE-2020-14188, upgrade the Atlassian Jira Create GitHub Action to version 2.0.1 or later.

3

What could happen if CVE-2020-14188 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2020-14188 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system running the GitHub Actions runner.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-14188?

CVE-2020-14188 affects all versions of the Atlassian Jira Create GitHub Action prior to version 2.0.1.

5

Is there a proof of concept for CVE-2020-14188?

While a specific proof of concept has not been publicly disclosed, the vulnerability's description suggests that creating a specially crafted GitHub issue can exploit it.

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