Template injection in Confluence Server and Confluence Data Center - CVE-2023-22527
Published: January 16, 2024 / Updated: February 25, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85413
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22527
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Atlassian
Affected software:
Confluence Server
Confluence Data Center
Confluence Server
Confluence Data Center
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-22527
Install updates from vendor's website.