CVE-2019-11581
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThere was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions.
Published Aug 9, 2019 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-11581 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Jira Server (Atlassian), Jira Server and Data Center.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 1, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Jira Server 7.6.14, Jira Server and Data Center 7.13.5, Jira Server and Data Center 7.6.14.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions. An attacker is able to remotely execute code on systems that run a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center. All versions of Jira Server and Data Center from 4.4.0 before 7.6.14, from 7.7.0 before 7.13.5, from 8.0.0 before 8.0.3, from 8.1.0 before 8.1.2, and from 8.2.0 before 8.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 7, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Jira ServerAtlassian | See advisory | 7.6.14 |
| Jira Server and Data Center | >= 4.4.0 | unspecified |
Patched Releases
Jira Server
7.6.14
Jira Server and Data Center
7.13.5, 7.6.14, 8.0.3, 8.1.2, 8.2.3, unspecified
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 9, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 1, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 7, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 7, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 7, 2022
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions.
Affected: Jira Server (Atlassian); Jira Server and Data Center versions >= 4.4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 1, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Mar 7, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 7, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Jira Server 7.6.14, Jira Server and Data Center 7.13.5, Jira Server and Data Center 7.6.14.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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