CVE-2020-36288 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-36288 affecting Jira Server and Data Center versions before 8.5.12, from 8.6.0 before 8.13.4, and from 8.14.0 before 8.15.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Jira Server and Data Center versions before 8.5.12, from 8.6.0 before 8.13.4, and from 8.14.0 before 8.15.1 are vulnerable to a DOM Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue due to parameter pollution.
Understanding CVE-2020-36288
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code.
What is CVE-2020-36288?
The issue navigation and search view in Jira Server and Data Center versions before 8.5.12, from 8.6.0 before 8.13.4, and from 8.14.0 before 8.15.1 permits the injection of malicious HTML or JavaScript via a DOM Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by parameter pollution.
The Impact of CVE-2020-36288
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-36288
Jira Server and Data Center are affected by this XSS vulnerability, impacting various versions.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code through the issue navigation and search view, exploiting parameter pollution.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Jira Server versions before 8.5.12, from 8.6.0 before 8.13.4, and from 8.14.0 before 8.15.1
- Jira Data Center versions matching the above criteria
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting crafted HTML or JavaScript code through the affected Jira Server and Data Center versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-36288, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Jira Server and Data Center to versions 8.5.12, 8.13.4, or 8.15.1 to mitigate the vulnerability
- Monitor for any suspicious activities on the systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Jira software to the latest versions
- Implement security best practices to prevent XSS attacks
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Atlassian promptly to fix the vulnerability