[ CVE-2021-26086 · Published 16 Aug 2021 ]

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center Path Traversal Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 5.3 EPSS 100%No fix listed yet

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-11-12
  • EPSS: 100% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to read particular files via a path traversal vulnerability in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.

CISA: Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to read particular files in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 3 Dec 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.