CVE-2017-16860: Atlassian Application Links vulnerability

CVE-2017-16860: The invalidRedirectUrl template in Atlassian Application Links before version 5.2.7, from version 5.3.0 bef...

The invalidRedirectUrl template in Atlassian Application Links before version 5.2.7, from version 5.3.0 before version 5.3.4 and from version 5.4.0 before version 5.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the redirectUrl parameter link in the redirect warning message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-16860 is a cross-site scripting issue in Atlassian Application Links. An attacker could cause arbitrary HTML or JavaScript to appear in a redirect warning message through the redirectUrl value. This is primarily a user-browser risk, not direct server compromise. Exposure is likely limited to environments running the affected Atlassian Application Links versions. The provided sources do not identify specific Atlassian host products, deployment models, or internet exposure requirements. Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless the affected service is heavily user-facing or exposed to untrusted users. The business risk is session abuse, phishing, or content manipulation through trusted Atlassian pages. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Atlassian Application Links beyond the affected version ranges.; Prioritize 5.2.7, 5.3.4, or 5.4.3 and later within the relevant branch.; Check Atlassian APL-1363 for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2018, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://ecosystem.atlassian.net/browse/APL-1363CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

AtlassianApplication Linksunspecified, 5.3.0, unspecified, 5.4.0, unspecifiedListed

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