CVE-2019-20409

Description

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.48% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Jira Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70944 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20409?
CVE-2019-20409 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-20409?
To fix CVE-2019-20409, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-20409 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-20409 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-20409?
CVE-2019-20409 affects Atlassian Jira Server.
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