CVE-2021-39112: Medium severity Atlassian Data Center vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to redirect users to a malicious URL via a reverse tabnapping vulnerability in the Project Shortcuts feature. The affected versions are before version 8.5.15, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.7, from version 8.14.0 before 8.17.1, and from version 8.18.0 before 8.18.1.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Atlassian Data Center<8.5.15
Atlassian Jira<8.5.15
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.6.0<8.13.7
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.14.0<8.17.1
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.18.0<8.18.1
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.6.0<8.13.7
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.14.0<8.17.1
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.18.0<8.18.1

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 8.5.15
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.13.7
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.17.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.18.1

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39112?

CVE-2021-39112 is a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that allows remote attackers to redirect users to a malicious URL via a reverse tabnapping vulnerability in the Project Shortcuts feature.

2

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2021-39112?

The affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are before version 8.5.15, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.7, from version 8.14.0 before 8.17.1, and from version 8.18.0 before 8.18.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39112?

CVE-2021-39112 has a severity rating of 4.8, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-39112?

To fix CVE-2021-39112, you should update Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center to version 8.5.15 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39112?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-39112 on the Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center official website.

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