Vulnerability identifier: #VU3051

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1164

CWE-ID: CWE-79

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 perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via "element" and "defaultColor" HTTP GET parameters to colorpicker.jsp script. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, containing XSS exploit and permanently store arbitrary HTML and script code. The code will be executed in victim’s browser in context of vulnerable website every time the victim visits vulnerable interface.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation
Update to JIRA 4.1.1:
https://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-4-1-1-release-notes-215486193.html

Vulnerable software versions

Jira Software: 4.1, 4.0 - 4.0.2, 3.13 - 3.13.5, 3.12 - 3.12.3

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External links
http://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-security-advisory-2010-04-16-216433270.html

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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.