CVE-2023-22512: High severity atlassian confluence server and data center vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

This High severity DoS (Denial of Service) vulnerability was introduced in version 5.6.0 of Confluence Data Center and Server. With a CVSS Score of 7.5, this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a resource to be unavailable for its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a vulnerable host (Confluence instance) connected to a network, which has no impact to confidentiality, no impact to integrity, high impact to availability, and requires no user interaction. Atlassian recommends that Confluence Data Center and Server customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions: Confluence Data Center and Server 7.19: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 7.19.14 Confluence Data Center and Server 8.5: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 8.5.1 Confluence Data Center and Server 8.6 or above: No need to upgrade, you're already on a patched version See the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-release-notes-327.html ). You can download the latest version of Confluence Data Center and Server from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/download-archives ]). This vulnerability was reported via our Bug Bounty program.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server>=5.6.0
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server<7.19.14, >=8.5.1
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=5.6<7.19.14
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=8.0.0<8.5.1
Atlassian Confluence Server>=5.6<7.19.14
Atlassian Confluence Server>=8.0.0<8.5.1

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22512?

CVE-2023-22512 has a high severity rating with a CVSS Score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-22512?

To fix CVE-2023-22512, update to the latest version of Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-22512?

CVE-2023-22512 affects Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server versions from 5.6.0 up to but not including 7.19.14 and from 8.5.1 onwards.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-22512 enable?

CVE-2023-22512 allows an unauthenticated attacker to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, causing resources to be unavailable.

5

Can CVE-2023-22512 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-22512 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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