CVE-2019-15001 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

The Jira Importers Plugin in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center has a security flaw that allows remote code execution through a template injection vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2019-15001

This CVE affects Jira Server and Data Center versions from 7.0.10 to 7.6.16, 7.7.0 to 7.13.8, 8.0.0 to 8.1.3, 8.2.0 to 8.2.5, 8.3.0 to 8.3.4, and 8.4.0 to 8.4.1.

What is CVE-2019-15001?

The vulnerability in the Jira Importers Plugin allows attackers with Administrator permissions to execute remote code by exploiting a template injection vulnerability through a specially-crafted PUT request.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15001

Attackers with Administrator permissions can execute remote code on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15001

The following technical details outline the specifics of this CVE:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for remote code execution through a template injection flaw in the Jira Importers Plugin.

Affected Systems and Versions

Jira Server versions 7.0.10 to 7.6.16, 7.7.0 to 7.13.8, 8.0.0 to 8.1.3, 8.2.0 to 8.2.5, 8.3.0 to 8.3.4, 8.4.0 to 8.4.1
Jira Data Center versions matching the affected Jira Server versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted PUT request to the Jira Importers Plugin.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-15001, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jira Server and Data Center to versions that contain patches for this vulnerability.
Monitor for any suspicious activity on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Jira Server and Data Center to the latest versions to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Atlassian promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.