CVE-2020-14178 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-14178 affecting Atlassian Jira Server versions before 7.13.7, from 8.0.0 before 8.5.8, and from 8.6.0 before 8.12.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Atlassian Jira Server versions before 7.13.7, from 8.0.0 before 8.5.8, and from 8.6.0 before 8.12.0 are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure flaw that allows remote attackers to enumerate project keys.
Understanding CVE-2020-14178
This CVE involves an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server that can be exploited by attackers to reveal project keys.
What is CVE-2020-14178?
The CVE-2020-14178 vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server enables remote attackers to enumerate project keys through the /browse.PROJECTKEY endpoint.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14178
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access sensitive project key information, potentially leading to further security breaches and data leaks.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14178
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-14178 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Server allows attackers to exploit the /browse.PROJECTKEY endpoint to disclose project keys.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Atlassian Jira Server versions before 7.13.7
- Atlassian Jira Server versions from 8.0.0 before 8.5.8
- Atlassian Jira Server versions from 8.6.0 before 8.12.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted requests to the /browse.PROJECTKEY endpoint, leading to the disclosure of project keys.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14178 with the following mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Atlassian Jira Server to versions 7.13.7, 8.5.8, or 8.12.0 to eliminate the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict access to the /browse.PROJECTKEY endpoint.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Atlassian Jira Server to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Atlassian promptly to address CVE-2020-14178 and other potential vulnerabilities.