CVE-2025-22157: High severity Atlassian Jira Core Data Center and Server vulnerability
This High severity PrivEsc (Privilege Escalation) vulnerability was introduced in versions:
9.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Core Data Center and Server
5.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Service Management Data Center and Server
This PrivEsc (Privilege Escalation) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.2, allows an attacker to perform actions as a higher-privileged user.
Atlassian recommends that Jira Core Data Center and Server and Jira Service Management 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:
Jira Core Data Center and Server 9.12: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 9.12.20
Jira Service Management Data Center and Server 5.12: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 5.12.20
Jira Core Data Center 10.3: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.3.5
Jira Service Management Data Center 10.3: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.3.5
Jira Core Data Center 10.4: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.6.0
Jira Service Management Data Center 10.4: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.6.0
Jira Core Data Center 10.5: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.5.1
Jira Service Management Data Center 10.5: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.5.1
See the release notes. You can download the latest version of Jira Core Data Center and Jira Service Management Data Center from the download center.
This vulnerability was reported via our Atlassian (Internal) program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22157?
CVE-2025-22157 is classified as a High severity Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22157?
CVE-2025-22157 affects versions 9.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Core Data Center and Server, as well as 5.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Service Management Data Center and Server.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22157?
To fix CVE-2025-22157, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest fixed versions of Jira Core and Jira Service Management.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22157?
CVE-2025-22157 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to gain higher privileges.
What impact does CVE-2025-22157 have on users?
CVE-2025-22157 can potentially allow attackers to escalate their privileges within the affected Jira applications, leading to unauthorized access.