CVE-2019-14999 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-14999 affecting Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager versions before 2.22.19, from 3.0.0 to 3.0.3, and from 4.0.0 to 4.0.3. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations.
Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to uninstall plugins through a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.
Understanding CVE-2019-14999
What is CVE-2019-14999?
The Uninstall REST endpoint in Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager is vulnerable, enabling remote attackers to uninstall plugins via CSRF attacks on authenticated administrators.
The Impact of CVE-2019-14999
This vulnerability affects versions before 2.22.19, from 3.0.0 to 3.0.3, and from 4.0.0 to 4.0.3.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-14999
Vulnerability Description
The Uninstall REST endpoint in Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager allows unauthorized uninstallation of plugins through CSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Universal Plugin Manager versions before 2.22.19
- Versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.3
- Versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.3
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited through a CSRF attack on authenticated administrators.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Universal Plugin Manager to version 2.22.19 or higher.
- Implement CSRF protection mechanisms.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to the latest versions.
- Educate administrators on CSRF attack prevention.
- Monitor and audit plugin installations and removals.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by Atlassian to address the vulnerability.