Vulnerability identifier: #VU3059
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 "afterURL" HTTP GET parameter to screenshot-redirecter.jsp script. A remote attacker can create a specially crated link, trick the victim into clicking it and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim’s browser in context of vulnerable website.
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
External links
http://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-security-advisory-2010-04-16-216433270.html
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.