CVE-2020-36235 : What You Need to Know

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions before 8.13.2 and from 8.14.0 before 8.14.1 are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure issue that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access custom field and SLA names.

Understanding CVE-2020-36235

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that could lead to sensitive information exposure.

What is CVE-2020-36235?

The CVE-2020-36235 vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center enables unauthorized remote attackers to view custom field and custom SLA names through an Information Disclosure flaw in the mobile site view.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36235

The vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive information, potentially compromising the confidentiality of custom field and SLA names within the affected versions of Jira Server and Data Center.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36235

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE-2020-36235 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions before 8.13.2 and from 8.14.0 before 8.14.1 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to view custom field and custom SLA names.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jira Server
Vendor: Atlassian
Versions Affected: Before 8.13.2, and from 8.14.0 before 8.14.1
Product: Jira Data Center
Vendor: Atlassian
Versions Affected: Before 8.13.2, and from 8.14.0 before 8.14.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through the mobile site view, allowing them to access custom field and custom SLA names without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-36235 by following these mitigation and prevention strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jira Server and Data Center to versions 8.13.2 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information within Jira configurations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations in Jira to prevent information disclosure vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure data handling practices to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Atlassian promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.