CVE-2021-39128: Code Injection

Published Sep 16, 2021
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center using the Jira Service Management addon allow remote attackers with JIRA Administrators access to execute arbitrary Java code via a server-side template injection vulnerability in the Email Template feature. The affected versions of Jira Server or Data Center are before version 8.13.12, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.19.1.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Atlassian Jira Data Center<8.13.12
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.14.0<8.19.1
Atlassian Jira Server<8.13.12
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.14.0<8.19.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center (with Jira Service Management addon) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.13.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center (with Jira Service Management addon) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.19.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39128?

CVE-2021-39128 is a server-side template injection vulnerability in the Email Template feature of Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center using the Jira Service Management addon.

2

How does CVE-2021-39128 affect Atlassian Jira?

CVE-2021-39128 allows remote attackers with JIRA Administrators access to execute arbitrary Java code.

3

Which versions of Atlassian Jira are affected by CVE-2021-39128?

Affected versions include Atlassian Jira Server 8.13.12 and earlier, Atlassian Jira Server 8.14.0 to 8.19.1, Atlassian Jira Data Center 8.13.12 and earlier, and Atlassian Jira Data Center 8.14.0 to 8.19.1.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39128?

The severity of CVE-2021-39128 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-39128 in Atlassian Jira?

To fix CVE-2021-39128, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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