CVE-2022-26134: Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 31, 2022
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Updated

Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center contain a remote code execution vulnerability that allows for an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution.

Other sources

In affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center, an OGNL injection vulnerability exists that would allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a Confluence Server or Data Center instance. The affected versions are from 1.3.0 before 7.4.17, from 7.13.0 before 7.13.7, from 7.14.0 before 7.14.3, from 7.15.0 before 7.15.2, from 7.16.0 before 7.16.4, from 7.17.0 before 7.17.4, and from 7.18.0 before 7.18.1.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=1.3<7.4.17
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.13.0<7.13.7
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.14.0<7.14.3
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.15.0<7.15.2
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.16.0<7.16.4
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.17.0<7.17.4
Atlassian Confluence Data Center=7.18.0
Atlassian Confluence Server>=1.3<7.4.17
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.13.0<7.13.7
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.14.0<7.14.3
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.15.0<7.15.2
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.16.0<7.16.4
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.17.0<7.17.4
Atlassian Confluence Server=7.18.0
Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Center

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4.17
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.13.7
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.14.3
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.15.2
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.16.4
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.17.4
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.18.1
  8. Remove

    Remove Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center from your environment.

    Remove the affected products by the due date (remove/uninstall affected Confluence Server or Data Center instances) if you choose not to apply updates.

  9. Compensating control

    Immediately block all internet traffic to and from affected products (Atlassian Confluence Server / Data Center) — restrict ingress and egress at network perimeter/firewall for any Confluence Server or Data Center instances.

  10. Operational

    Once the update is successfully deployed, reassess and, if appropriate, remove or relax the internet blocking rules that were applied.

Event History

Jun 2, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jun 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 6, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:09 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:10 PM
Sep 5, 2024
News Published
via The Register·07:44 PM
News Published
via The Register·07:47 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26134?

The severity of CVE-2022-26134 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2022-26134 impact Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center?

CVE-2022-26134 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a Confluence Server or Data Center instance.

3

Which versions of Confluence Server and Data Center are affected by CVE-2022-26134?

The affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center range from 1.3.0 to 7.4.17, 7.13.0 to 7.13.7, 7.14.0 to 7.14.3, 7.15.0 to 7.15.2, 7.16.0 to 7.16.4, 7.17.0 to 7.17.4, and 7.18.0.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-26134?

To fix CVE-2022-26134, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Atlassian Confluence Server or Data Center as mentioned in the Atlassian security advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26134?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-26134 in the provided references: [link1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167430/Confluence-OGNL-Injection-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [link2](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167431/Through-The-Wire-CVE-2022-26134-Confluence-Proof-Of-Concept.html), [link3](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167432/Confluence-OGNL-Injection-Proof-Of-Concept.html).

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