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