CVE-2019-8448 : Security Advisory and Response

An information disclosure vulnerability in Jira's login.jsp resource has been identified in versions prior to 7.13.4, as well as in versions from 8.0.0 up to 8.2.2. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to enumerate usernames.

Understanding CVE-2019-8448

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Atlassian's Jira software.

What is CVE-2019-8448?

The login.jsp resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, and from version 8.0.0 before version 8.2.2 allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames via an information disclosure vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8448

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gather usernames from affected Jira instances.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8448

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames through the login.jsp resource in Jira versions specified.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jira
Vendor: Atlassian
Affected Versions:
Versions prior to 7.13.4
Versions from 8.0.0 up to 8.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit the login.jsp resource to gather usernames from vulnerable Jira instances.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-8448 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Jira to version 7.13.4 or higher if using a version prior to this.
For versions between 8.0.0 and 8.2.2, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Atlassian.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from Atlassian.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates released by Atlassian to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-8448.