CVE-2020-14164

Description

The WYSIWYG editor resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript names via an Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability by pasting javascript code into the editor field.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71184 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14164?
CVE-2020-14164 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-14164?
To fix CVE-2020-14164, 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-2020-14164 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-14164 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-14164?
CVE-2020-14164 affects Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.
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