CVE-2023-22508
First published: Tue Jul 18 2023(Updated: )
This High severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability known as CVE-2023-22508 was introduced in version 6.1.0 of Confluence Data Center & Server. This RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 8.5, allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code which has high impact to confidentiality, high impact to integrity, high impact to availability, and no user interaction. Atlassian recommends that you upgrade your instance to avoid this bug using the following options: * Upgrade to a Confluence feature release greater than or equal to 8.2.0 (ie: 8.2, 8.2, 8.4, etc...) * Upgrade to a Confluence 7.19 LTS bugfix release greater than or equal to 7.19.8 (ie: 7.19.8, 7.19.9, 7.19.10, 7.19.11, etc...) * Upgrade to a Confluence 7.13 LTS bugfix release greater than or equal to 7.13.20 (Release available early August) See the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-release-notes-327.html ). You can download the latest version of Data Center & Server from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/download-archives ). If you are unable to upgrade your instance please use the following guide to workaround the issue https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-disable-the-jmx-network-port-for-cve-2023-22508-1267761550.html This vulnerability was discovered by a private user and reported via our Bug Bounty program.
Credit: security@atlassian.com security@atlassian.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian Confluence Data Center | >=6.1.0<7.13.20 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Data Center | >=7.14.0<7.19.8 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Data Center | >=7.20.0<8.2.0 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Server | >=6.1.0<7.13.20 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Server | >=7.14.0<7.19.8 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Server | >=7.20.0<8.2.0 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Data Center | >=8.0.0<8.2.0 | |
| Atlassian Confluence Server | >=8.0.0<8.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22508?
CVE-2023-22508 is a high severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability in Confluence Data Center & Server.
How severe is CVE-2023-22508?
CVE-2023-22508 has a severity score of 8.8, which is classified as high.
How does CVE-2023-22508 impact Confluence Data Center & Server?
CVE-2023-22508 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, posing a high risk to the affected software.
Which versions of Confluence Data Center & Server are affected by CVE-2023-22508?
CVE-2023-22508 affects versions 6.1.0 to 7.13.20 and versions 7.14.0 to 7.19.8 of Confluence Data Center & Server.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2023-22508 vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2023-22508 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Confluence Data Center & Server to versions 7.13.21, 7.19.9, or 8.2.1 or later.
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