CVE-2021-43945: XSS

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers with Roadmaps Administrator permissions to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (SXSS) vulnerability in the /rest/jpo/1.0/hierarchyConfiguration endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.20.3.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Atlassian Data Center<8.20.3
Atlassian Jira<8.20.3

Event History

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-43945.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43945?

CVE-2021-43945 has a severity of medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-43945?

The affected software for CVE-2021-43945 is Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-43945?

Remote attackers with Roadmaps Administrator permissions can exploit CVE-2021-43945 by injecting arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (SXSS) vulnerability in the /rest/jpo/1.0/hierarchyConfiguration endpoint.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-43945?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-43945. It is recommended to upgrade to a version above 8.20.3.

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