CVE-2019-15007 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-15007 affecting Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.7.3. Understand the XSS vulnerability impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.7.3 are affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript.
Understanding CVE-2019-15007
This CVE involves a security issue in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible that can be exploited by attackers to execute XSS attacks.
What is CVE-2019-15007?
The presence of a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.7.3 enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript by exploiting the review resource. This vulnerability is triggered when the name of a branch is missing.
The Impact of CVE-2019-15007
- Remote attackers can inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code into the affected systems.
- Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-15007
Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.7.3 are susceptible to this XSS vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The review resource in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.7.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability through the name of a missing branch.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Crucible
- Vendor: Atlassian
- Versions Affected: Less than 4.7.3
- Product: Fisheye
- Vendor: Atlassian
- Versions Affected: Less than 4.7.3
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating the name of a branch, allowing attackers to inject malicious code into the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-15007.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible to version 4.7.3 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
- Educate developers and users about the risks of XSS attacks and best practices for secure coding.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Atlassian to ensure the systems are protected against known vulnerabilities.