Vulnerability identifier: #VU14028

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16859

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Atlassian Fisheye
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Atlassian Crucible
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Atlassian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in the command parameter. A remote attacker can read files contained within context path of the running application.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.3.2, 4.4.3, 4.5.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Atlassian Fisheye: 4.0.0 - 4.4.6

Atlassian Crucible: 4.0.0 - 4.4.6

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External links
http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CRUC-8212
http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/FE-7061

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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.