CVE-2020-36238

Description

The /rest/api/1.0/render resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.5.13, from version 8.6.0 before version 8.13.5, and from version 8.14.0 before version 8.15.1 allows remote anonymous attackers to determine if a username is valid or not via a missing permissions check.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Jira Server
Affected: Atlassian Jira Data Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72249 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36238?
CVE-2020-36238 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36238?
To fix CVE-2020-36238, 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-2020-36238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36238 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-2020-36238?
CVE-2020-36238 affects Atlassian Jira Server, Atlassian Jira Data Center.
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