CVE-2020-24618 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-24618, a vulnerability in JetBrains YouTrack versions before specified releases allowing unauthorized access to issue descriptions. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures.
In JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2020.3.4313, 2020.2.11008, 2020.1.11011, 2019.1.65514, 2019.2.65515, and 2019.3.65516, an attacker can retrieve an issue description without appropriate access.
Understanding CVE-2020-24618
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in JetBrains YouTrack that allows unauthorized access to issue descriptions.
What is CVE-2020-24618?
The CVE-2020-24618 vulnerability in JetBrains YouTrack versions prior to specified releases enables attackers to view issue descriptions without the required permissions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-24618
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information contained in issue descriptions within the affected versions of JetBrains YouTrack.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-24618
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-24618 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
In JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2020.3.4313, 2020.2.11008, 2020.1.11011, 2019.1.65514, 2019.2.65515, and 2019.3.65516, attackers can access issue descriptions without proper authorization.
Affected Systems and Versions
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2020.3.4313
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2020.2.11008
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2020.1.11011
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2019.1.65514
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2019.2.65515
- JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2019.3.65516
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by directly retrieving issue descriptions without the necessary access rights.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24618 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update JetBrains YouTrack to versions 2020.3.4313, 2020.2.11008, 2020.1.11011, 2019.1.65514, 2019.2.65515, or 2019.3.65516 to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Review and restrict access permissions to sensitive information within JetBrains YouTrack.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit access controls within JetBrains YouTrack.
- Educate users on the importance of proper access management to prevent unauthorized data access.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by JetBrains to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2020-24618.