#VU34202 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Jira Software - CVE-2019-20409

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34202

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20409

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Atlassian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The way in which velocity templates were used in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center prior to version 8.8.0 allowed remote attackers to gain remote code execution if they were able to exploit a server side template injection vulnerability.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Jira Software: 8.0.0-m0025 - 8.0.4, 8.1.0 - 8.1.3, 8.2.0 - 8.2.6, 8.3.0 - 8.3.5, 8.4.0 - 8.4.3, 8.5.0 - 8.5.5, 8.6.0 - 8.6.1, 8.7.0 - 8.7.1

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External links
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70944

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.