Vulnerability identifier: #VU78553

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22505

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Confluence Data Center
Server applications / Other server solutions
Atlassian Confluence Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Atlassian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Confluence Data Center: 8.3.0 - 8.3.1, 8.2.0 - 8.2.3, 8.1.0 - 8.1.3, 8.0.0 - 8.0.4

Atlassian Confluence Server: 8.3.0 - 8.3.1, 8.2.0 - 8.2.3, 8.1.0 - 8.1.3, 8.0.0 - 8.0.4

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External links
http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-88265

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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