#VU3062 Improper access control in Jira Software - CVE-2010-1165

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3062

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1165

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jira Software
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Atlassian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated JIRA administrator to escalate his privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error, which allows a remote authenticated JIRA administrator to set the backup path to a location within the JIRA web application directory and upload malicious code that can execute in the context of the user running the application server in which JIRA is deployed.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to modify JIRA's files and capture user credentials.

Note: this vulnerability is being publicly exploited.

Mitigation
Update to JIRA 4.1.1:
https://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-4-1-1-release-notes-215486193.html

Vulnerable software versions

Jira Software: 3.12 - 3.13.5, 4.0 - 4.0.2, 4.1

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External links
https://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-security-advisory-2010-04-16-216433270.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.