Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-11581 lets an unauthenticated remote attacker run code on vulnerable Jira Server and Data Center systems. For executives, this is a high-urgency issue because compromised Jira can expose projects, credentials, integrations, and internal operational data.
Executive priority
Treat as critical and time-sensitive, especially for externally reachable Jira. The issue allows full remote code execution and is in CISA KEV, which means delayed remediation creates material compromise risk.
Technical view
The flaw is a server-side template injection issue in Jira Server and Data Center ContactAdministrators and SendBulkMail actions. Affected ranges include 4.4.0 before 7.6.14, 7.7.0 before 7.13.5, 8.0.0 before 8.0.3, 8.1.0 before 8.1.2, and 8.2.0 before 8.2.3.
Likely exposure
Highest exposure is vulnerable Jira Server or Data Center reachable from the internet or broad internal networks. The CVSS vector indicates network attack, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Exploitation context
CISA lists CVE-2019-11581 in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so exploitation is publicly confirmed. The provided sources do not include current campaign details, indicators, or exploit mechanics.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated RCE through SSTI mapped to CWE-74. The bundle does not provide workaround details, exploit indicators, or product coverage beyond Jira Server and Data Center, so avoid expanding scope without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Jira to a fixed version or later per Atlassian guidance.
- Prioritize internet-facing Jira Server and Data Center instances first.
- Restrict network access to Jira administration and mail-related functions where feasible.
- Review CISA KEV requirements and internal remediation deadlines.
- If exposed while vulnerable, perform compromise assessment using vendor or incident-response guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Jira Server and Data Center instances and versions.
- Compare versions against the affected ranges listed by Atlassian and CVE sources.
- Confirm fixed versions: 7.6.14, 7.13.5, 8.0.3, 8.1.2, 8.2.3, or later.
- Check whether any vulnerable instance was internet-accessible before remediation.
- Document remediation evidence, version screenshots, and change records.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-11581CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.