CVE-2022-36799: Code Injection

Published Aug 1, 2022
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Updated

This issue exists to document that a security improvement in the way that Jira Server and Data Center use templates has been implemented. Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allowed remote attackers with system administrator permissions to execute arbitrary code via Template Injection leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE) in the Email Templates feature. In this case the security improvement was to protect against using the XStream library to be able to execute arbitrary code in velocity templates. The affected versions are before version 8.13.19, from version 8.14.0 before 8.20.7, and from version 8.21.0 before 8.22.1.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Atlassian Jira Data Center<8.13.19
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.14.0<8.20.7
Atlassian Jira Data Center>=8.21.0<8.22.1
Atlassian Jira Server<8.13.19
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.14.0<8.20.7
Atlassian Jira Server>=8.21.0<8.22.1

Event History

Aug 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36799?

CVE-2022-36799 is a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that allowed remote attackers with system administrator permissions to execute arbitrary code via Template Injection.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-36799?

CVE-2022-36799 has a severity rating of 7.2 (High).

3

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Server are affected by CVE-2022-36799?

Atlassian Jira Server versions up to 8.13.19 and versions between 8.14.0 and 8.20.7 are affected by CVE-2022-36799.

4

Which versions of Atlassian Jira Data Center are affected by CVE-2022-36799?

Atlassian Jira Data Center versions up to 8.13.19 and versions between 8.14.0 and 8.20.7 are affected by CVE-2022-36799.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-36799?

To fix CVE-2022-36799, upgrade Atlassian Jira Server or Data Center to version 8.13.20, 8.20.8, or 8.22.2 or later.

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