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CVE-2019-8451

MediumExploited

The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.

Published Sep 11, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-8451 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Jira Server (Atlassian), Jira.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 23, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Jira Server 8.4.0, Jira 8.4.0.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

6.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

94%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedDec 6, 2023n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVOct 23, 2023n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Jira ServerAtlassianSee advisory8.4.0
Jira>= unspecified8.4.0

Patched Releases

Jira Server

8.4.0

Jira

8.4.0

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Sep 11, 2019

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 23, 2023

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Dec 6, 2023

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

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