CVE-2019-8442 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-8442, a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira versions before 7.13.4, 8.0.0 before 8.0.4, and 8.1.0 before 8.1.1 allowing unauthorized access to files in the Jira webroot.
A vulnerability in Atlassian Jira versions before 7.13.4, 8.0.0 before 8.0.4, and 8.1.0 before 8.1.1 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to files under the META-INF directory in the Jira webroot.
Understanding CVE-2019-8442
This CVE involves a lax path access check in Jira, potentially leading to information exposure.
What is CVE-2019-8442?
The vulnerability in Jira versions allows remote attackers to access files in the Jira webroot under the META-INF directory due to a lax path access check.
The Impact of CVE-2019-8442
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially leading to information exposure.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-8442
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The CachingResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Jira versions before 7.13.4, 8.0.0 before 8.0.4, and 8.1.0 before 8.1.1 allows remote attackers to access files in the Jira webroot under the META-INF directory via a lax path access check.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jira
- Vendor: Atlassian
- Versions Affected:
- Jira < 7.13.4
- Jira >= 8.0.0 and < 8.0.4
- Jira >= 8.1.0 and < 8.1.1
Exploitation Mechanism
Remote attackers can exploit the lax path access check in the affected Jira versions to gain unauthorized access to files under the META-INF directory in the Jira webroot.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following the steps below.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Jira to versions 7.13.4, 8.0.4, or 8.1.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict access to sensitive directories within the Jira webroot.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Jira and apply security patches to prevent future vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address any potential security gaps.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely patching and updates for Jira to address security vulnerabilities and protect your systems.