CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37843

First published: Mon Aug 02 2021(Updated: )

The resolution SAML SSO apps for Atlassian products allow a remote attacker to login to a user account when only the username is known (i.e., no other authentication is provided). The fixed versions are for Jira: 3.6.6.1, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; for Confluence 3.6.6, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; for Bitbucket 2.5.9, 3.6.6, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; for Bamboo 2.5.9, 3.6.6, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; and for Fisheye 2.5.9.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On<2.5.9
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On<2.5.9
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On<2.5.9
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On<3.5.6
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On<3.6.6.1
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=3.0.0<3.6.6
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=3.0.0<3.6.6
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=3.6.0<3.6.6.1
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=4.0.0<4.0.12
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=4.0.0<4.0.12
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=4.0.0<4.0.12
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=4.0.0<4.0.12
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=5.0.0<5.0.5
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=5.0.0<5.0.5
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=5.0.0<5.0.5
Atlassian SAML Single Sign-On>=5.0.0<5.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37843?

    CVE-2021-37843 has a critical severity level due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit it without requiring any additional authentication beyond knowing the username.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-37843?

    To fix CVE-2021-37843, update your Atlassian SAML SSO apps to the fixed versions: Jira 3.6.6.1, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; Confluence 3.6.6, 4.0.12, 5.0.5; Bitbucket 2.5.9, 3.6.6.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-37843?

    CVE-2021-37843 affects multiple Atlassian products utilizing the SAML SSO apps, including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and FishEye.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-37843 if exploited?

    Exploiting CVE-2021-37843 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a user account solely with knowledge of the username.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-37843?

    As of now, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-37843, and patching to the latest versions is the recommended solution.

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