CVE-2023-22518: Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

All versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are affected by this unexploited vulnerability. This Improper Authorization vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to reset Confluence and create a Confluence instance administrator account. Using this account, an attacker can then perform all administrative actions that are available to Confluence instance administrator leading to - but not limited to - full loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Atlassian Cloud sites are not affected by this vulnerability. If your Confluence site is accessed via an atlassian.net domain, it is hosted by Atlassian and is not vulnerable to this issue.

Other sources

Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server contain an improper authorization vulnerability that can result in significant data loss when exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. There is no impact on confidentiality since the attacker cannot exfiltrate any data.

CISA

Affected Software

11 affected components
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=1.0<7.19.16
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.20.0<8.3.4
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=8.4.0<8.4.4
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=8.5.0<8.5.3
Atlassian Confluence Data Center=8.6.0
Atlassian Confluence Server>=1.0<7.19.16
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.20.0<8.3.4
Atlassian Confluence Server>=8.4.0<8.4.4
Atlassian Confluence Server>=8.5.0<8.5.3
Atlassian Confluence Server=8.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center from your environment.

    Discontinue use of Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center if vendor-provided mitigations are unavailable (per vendor guidance: "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable").

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 7, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Nov 8, 2023
News Published
02:00 PM
Dec 6, 2023
News Published
06:57 AM
Mar 22, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:02 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:06 PM
Dec 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:34 PM
Nov 1, 58448
Event
via NVD·01:38 AM
Invalid Date
News Published
Invalid Date

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-22518.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Improper Authorization Vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

Confluence Data Center and Server, specifically, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How severe is the vulnerability?

The severity of the vulnerability is critical, with a severity value of 10.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your Confluence Data Center and Server to a version that includes the security patch provided by Atlassian.

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