CVE-2019-3398
HighExploitedPublic exploitConfluence Server and Data Center had a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource.
Published Apr 18, 2019 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-3398 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Confluence Server (Atlassian), Confluence.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Confluence Server 6.6.13, Confluence 6.12.4, Confluence 6.13.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% 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
Confluence Server and Data Center had a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource. A remote attacker who has permission to add attachments to pages and / or blogs or to create a new space or a personal space or who has 'Admin' permissions for a space can exploit this path traversal vulnerability to write files to arbitrary locations which can lead to remote code execution on systems that run a vulnerable version of Confluence Server or Data Center. All versions of Confluence Server from 2.0.0 before 6.6.13 (the fixed version for 6.6.x), from 6.7.0 before 6.12.4 (the fixed version for 6.12.x), from 6.13.0 before 6.13.4 (the fixed version for 6.13.x), from 6.14.0 before 6.14.3 (the fixed version for 6.14.x), and from 6.15.0 before 6.15.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence ServerAtlassian | See advisory | 6.6.13 |
| Confluence | >= 2.0.0 | unspecified |
Patched Releases
Confluence Server
6.6.13
Confluence
6.12.4, 6.13.4, 6.14.3, 6.15.2, 6.6.13, unspecified
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 18, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152616/Confluence-Server-Data-Center-Path-Traversal.html
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155245/Atlassian-Confluence-6.15.1-Directory-Traversal.html
- advisory20190424 Confluence Security Advisory - 2019-04-17
- advisory108067
- patchhttps://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-58102
FAQ
Common Questions.
Confluence Server and Data Center had a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource.
Affected: Confluence Server (Atlassian); Confluence versions >= 2.0.0. 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 Nov 3, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Confluence Server 6.6.13, Confluence 6.12.4, Confluence 6.13.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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