Vulnerability identifier: #VU81631
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Confluence Data Center
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Atlassian
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication at the "/setup/setupadministrator.action" endpoint. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted requests to the server to create an administrative account and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Confluence Data Center: 8.5.0 - 8.5.1, 8.4.0 - 8.4.2, 8.3.0 - 8.3.2, 8.2.0 - 8.2.3, 8.1.0 - 8.1.3, 8.0.0 - 8.0.4
External links
http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-92457
http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/KB/FAQ+for+CVE-2023-22515
http://confluence.atlassian.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1295682276
http://confluence.atlassian.com/security/cve-2023-22515-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-confluence-data-center-and-server-1295682276.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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.