CVE-2015-5603
MediumPublic exploitThe HipChat for JIRA plugin before 6.30.0 for Atlassian JIRA allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Java code via unspecified vectors, related to "Velocity Template Injection Vulnerability."
Published Sep 21, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-5603 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Hipchat (Atlassian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Hipchat 6.29.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
59%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The HipChat for JIRA plugin before 6.30.0 for Atlassian JIRA allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Java code via unspecified vectors, related to "Velocity Template Injection Vulnerability."
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HipchatAtlassian | See advisory | 6.29.2 |
Patched Releases
Hipchat
6.29.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 21, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-and-hipchat-for-jira-plugin-security-advisory-2015-08-26-776650785.html
- exploitMSF jira_hipchat_template.rb
- exploitExploitDB-38551
- exploitExploitDB-38905
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133401/Jira-HipChat-For-Jira-Java-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The HipChat for JIRA plugin before 6.30.0 for Atlassian JIRA allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Java code via unspecified vectors, related to "Velocity Template Injection Vulnerability."
Affected: Hipchat (Atlassian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Hipchat 6.29.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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