CVE-2023-22522: Critical severity Atlassian Confluence Data Center vulnerability
This Template Injection vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker, including one with anonymous access, to inject unsafe user input into a Confluence page. Using this approach, an attacker is able to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on an affected instance. Publicly accessible Confluence Data Center and Server versions as listed below are at risk and require immediate attention. See the advisory for additional details
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22522?
CVE-2023-22522 is considered critical due to its potential for Remote Code Execution (RCE) by authenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22522?
To mitigate CVE-2023-22522, update your Atlassian Confluence instance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22522?
CVE-2023-22522 affects multiple versions of Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, specifically versions before 7.19.17 and between 8.0.0 and 8.6.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-22522?
CVE-2023-22522 can be exploited by authenticated attackers, including those with anonymous access to the Confluence pages.
What impact does CVE-2023-22522 have on the system?
The exploitation of CVE-2023-22522 can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE), allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected Confluence instance.