Vulnerability Description
The JIRA Workflow Designer Plugin in Atlassian JIRA Server before 6.3.0 improperly uses an XML parser and deserializer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or cause a denial of service via a crafted serialized Java object.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Jira | 4.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codewhitesec.blogspot.com/2017/04/amf.htmlTechnical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97379Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://confluence.atlassian.com/jira063/jira-security-advisory-2017-03-09-87560Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-64077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/307983Third Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
- http://codewhitesec.blogspot.com/2017/04/amf.htmlTechnical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97379Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://confluence.atlassian.com/jira063/jira-security-advisory-2017-03-09-87560Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-64077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/307983Third Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5983?
CVE-2017-5983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The JIRA Workflow Designer Plugin in Atlassian JIRA Server before 6.3.0 improperly uses an XML parser and deserializer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, o...
How severe is CVE-2017-5983?
CVE-2017-5983 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlassian Jira.