CVE-2021-26081: Medium severity atlassian data center vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2021
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Updated

REST API in Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1 allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames via a Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in the /rest/api/latest/user/avatar/temporary endpoint.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Atlassian Data Center<8.5.14
Atlassian Jira<8.5.14
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.6.0<8.13.6
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.14.0<8.16.1
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.6.0<8.13.6
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.14.0<8.16.1

Event History

Jul 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26081?

CVE-2021-26081 is a vulnerability that exists in Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.

2

How does CVE-2021-26081 affect Atlassian Jira?

CVE-2021-26081 allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames via a Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in the `/rest/api/latest/user/avatar/temporary` endpoint of Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26081?

The severity of CVE-2021-26081 is medium, with a CVSSv3 score of 5.3.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26081?

CVE-2021-26081 affects Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-26081?

To fix CVE-2021-26081, it is recommended to upgrade your Atlassian Jira Server or Jira Data Center to version 8.5.14, 8.13.6, or 8.16.1 or later.

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