CVE-2019-3396

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

The Widget Connector macro in Atlassian Confluence Server before version 6.6.12 (the fixed version for 6.6.x), from version 6.7.0 before 6.12.3 (the fixed version for 6.12.x), from version 6.13.0 before 6.13.3 (the fixed version for 6.13.x), and from version 6.14.0 before 6.14.2 (the fixed version for 6.14.x), allows remote attackers to achieve path traversal and remote code execution on a Confluence Server or Data Center instance via server-side template injection.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.49% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Confluence Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-57974 patch issue tracking vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152568/Atlassian-Confluence-Widget-Connector-Macro-Velocity-Template-Injection.html third party advisory exploit vdb entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/confluence_widget_connector third party advisory exploit vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46731/ third party advisory exploit vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161065/Atlassian-Confluence-6.12.1-Template-Injection.html third party advisory exploit vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3396?
CVE-2019-3396 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3396?
To fix CVE-2019-3396, 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-2019-3396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2019-3396 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3396?
CVE-2019-3396 affects Atlassian Confluence Server.
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