CVE-2019-20410 : What You Need to Know

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center versions are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure flaw in the comment restriction feature.

Understanding CVE-2019-20410

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center that allows remote attackers to access sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-20410?

The comment restriction feature in certain versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center has a vulnerability that permits remote attackers to view sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20410

This vulnerability affects versions earlier than 7.6.17, versions between 7.7.0 and 7.13.9, and versions between 8.0.0 and 8.4.2 of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20410

Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The comment restriction feature in the specified versions allows remote attackers to view sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions earlier than 7.6.17
Versions between 7.7.0 and 7.13.9
Versions between 8.0.0 and 8.4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to access sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-20410

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jira Server and Data Center to versions 7.6.17, 7.13.9, or 8.4.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions.
Implement access controls and user permissions to limit exposure of sensitive data.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Atlassian promptly to address this vulnerability.