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Severity
High
Analysis Summary
Atlassian Jira is a popular software development tool used by many companies, including those in the fintech sector. The fintech sector, in particular, handles sensitive financial information, which makes it a main target for cyber attacks. Fintech companies must therefore be vigilant in their approach to cybersecurity, including monitoring for vulnerabilities in software and taking prompt action to address them.
To protect against potential vulnerabilities, fintech companies can take several measures such as implementing security patches, conducting regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests, limiting user access to sensitive data, and training employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Here are some of the Atlassian Jira software vulnerabilities that are common and can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems and for other malicious purposes.
Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper authentication validation. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to impersonate another user and gain access to a Jira Service Management instance.
Atlassian is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by a flaw in the Mobile Plugin. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct a full-read SSRF attack
It is crucial for the fintech sector to remain alert to vulnerabilities in software, including those in Atlassian Jira or any other tools used within the organization. Companies should take proactive measures to ensure the security of their systems and protect against potential cyber-attacks.
Impact
- Security Bypass
- Unauthorized Access
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2023-22501
- CVE-2022-26135
Affected Vendors
Atlassian
Affected Products
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.3.0
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.3.1
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.3.2
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.4.0
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.4.1
- Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center 5.5.0
- Atlassian Jira Software Data Center 8.14.0
- Atlassian Jira Software Data Center 8.15.0
- Atlassian Jira Server 8.20.0
- Atlassian jira Software Data Center 8.13.0
Remediation
- To address this vulnerability, Atlassian has released a security patch that organizations using affected versions of Jira Service Management should install as soon as possible. Organizations should also review their access controls and monitor their systems for any signs of unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
- Refer to Jira Server Security Advisory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information Jira Server Security Advisory, and Jira Server Security Advisory
- It is important for organizations to stay vigilant and follow best practices for cybersecurity to protect their systems and data from potential threats. This includes regularly updating software and implementing strong access controls and monitoring tools.