CVE-2020-14174 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-14174 affecting Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center, allowing remote attackers to view private project titles. Find mitigation steps and patching details.
Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions are affected by a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access private project titles through an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) flaw.
Understanding CVE-2020-14174
This CVE identifies a security issue in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that could compromise the confidentiality of project titles.
What is CVE-2020-14174?
CVE-2020-14174 is an IDOR vulnerability in the Administration Permission Helper of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14174
The vulnerability allows unauthorized remote attackers to view titles of private projects, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14174
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions allows for unauthorized access to private project titles via IDOR in the Administration Permission Helper.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Atlassian Jira Server versions before 7.13.6
- Atlassian Jira Server versions from 8.0.0 before 8.5.7
- Atlassian Jira Server versions from 8.6.0 before 8.9.2
- Atlassian Jira Server versions from 8.10.0 before 8.10.1
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the IDOR vulnerability in the Administration Permission Helper to gain access to private project titles.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server to version 7.13.6 or higher.
- For versions affected, apply patches provided by Atlassian.
- Monitor and restrict access to sensitive project information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Atlassian Jira Server to mitigate future vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on secure data handling practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Atlassian has released patches for the affected versions. Ensure timely installation of these patches to secure your systems.