CVE-2019-8443

Description

The ViewUpgrades resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers who have obtained access to administrator's session to access the ViewUpgrades administrative resource without needing to re-authenticate to pass "WebSudo" through an improper access control vulnerability.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Jira
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69240 vendor advisory issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108458 vdb entry broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8443?
CVE-2019-8443 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8443?
To fix CVE-2019-8443, 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-2019-8443 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8443 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8443?
CVE-2019-8443 affects Atlassian Jira.
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