CVE-2024-21674: Code Injection

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

This High severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was introduced in version 7.13.0 of Confluence Data Center and Server.

Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 8.6 and a CVSS Vector of CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N allows an unauthenticated attacker to expose assets in your environment susceptible to exploitation which has high impact to confidentiality, no impact to integrity, no impact to availability, and does not require 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 7.19.18, or any higher 7.19.x release Confluence Data Center and Server 8.5: Upgrade to a release 8.5.5 or any higher 8.5.x release Confluence Data Center and Server 8.7: Upgrade to a release 8.7.2 or any higher release

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 ).

Affected Software

6 affected components
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=7.19.0<7.19.18
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=8.5.0<8.5.5
Atlassian Confluence Data Center>=8.7.0<8.7.2
Atlassian Confluence Server>=7.19<7.19.18
Atlassian Confluence Server>=8.5.0<8.5.5
Atlassian Confluence Server>=8.7.0<=8.7.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Confluence Data Center and Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.19.18
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Confluence Data Center and Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Confluence Data Center and Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.7.2

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21674?

CVE-2024-21674 has a high severity level with a CVSS Score of 8.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21674?

To address CVE-2024-21674, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Confluence Data Center or Server.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21674?

CVE-2024-21674 affects Confluence Data Center versions between 7.13.0 and 8.7.2, as well as Confluence Server for the same version ranges.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-21674?

CVE-2024-21674 is categorized as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability.

5

Can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2024-21674?

Yes, CVE-2024-21674 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.

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