Vulnerability Description
This issue exists to document that a security improvement in the way that Jira Server and Data Center use templates has been implemented. Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allowed remote attackers with system administrator permissions to execute arbitrary code via Template Injection leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE) in the Email Templates feature. In this case the security improvement was to protect against using the XStream library to be able to execute arbitrary code in velocity templates. The affected versions are before version 8.13.19, from version 8.14.0 before 8.20.7, and from version 8.21.0 before 8.22.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Jira Data Center | < 8.13.19 |
| Atlassian | Jira Server | < 8.13.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-73582Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-73582Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36799?
CVE-2022-36799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). This issue exists to document that a security improvement in the way that Jira Server and Data Center use templates has been implemented. Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center all...
How severe is CVE-2022-36799?
CVE-2022-36799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlassian Jira Data Center, Atlassian Jira Server.