Vulnerability identifier: #VU12442

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18101

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jira Software
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Atlassian

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system

The weakness exists improper permissions checks. A remote attacker can run import operations and to determine if an internal service exists through missing permission checks.

Mitigation
Update to versions 7.9.0, 7.6.6, 7.7.4 or 7.8.4.

Vulnerable software versions

Jira Software: 7.6.0, 7.7.0, 7.8.0

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External links
http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67107

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.