CVE-2021-26086: Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2021
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to read particular files via a path traversal vulnerability in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.

Other sources

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to read particular files in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint.

CISA

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.13.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.16.1

Event History

Aug 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2021-26086?

Vulnerability CVE-2021-26086 is a path traversal vulnerability in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.

2

What can a remote attacker do with CVE-2021-26086?

A remote attacker can read particular files on the affected Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions.

3

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2021-26086?

The affected versions are before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.

4

How severe is vulnerability CVE-2021-26086?

Vulnerability CVE-2021-26086 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2021-26086?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2021-26086 at the following references: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164405/Atlassian-Jira-Server-Data-Center-8.4.0-File-Read.html) and [Atlassian Jira Issue Tracker](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72695).

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