Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Automation for Jira - Server versions before 7.1.15 had a template injection flaw that could let remote attackers read and render selected local files. The cited sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed impact beyond file exposure.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Automation for Jira - Server is present, especially on externally reachable Jira systems. The business concern is unauthorized file disclosure from application directories, but exploitation evidence is incomplete in the supplied sources.
Technical view
The vulnerability involves Jira smart values using Mustache partials. Affected Automation for Jira - Server versions before 7.1.15 allowed remote file read/rendering as Mustache templates for files in WEB-INF/classes and <jira-installation>/jira/bin directories.
Likely exposure
Exposure applies to organizations running Automation for Jira - Server before version 7.1.15. The bundle does not identify Cloud, Data Center, or other Atlassian products as affected.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is provided, and the source bundle does not cite active exploitation or public exploit availability. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
The available record lacks CVSS, CWE, exploit detail, and complete affected-version granularity beyond before 7.1.15. Validate scope against Atlassian’s issue before expanding affected products or remediation claims.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Automation for Jira - Server to version 7.1.15 or later.
- Review Atlassian issue JIRAAUTOSERVER-185 for vendor-specific guidance.
- Inventory Jira Server instances for the Automation for Jira app.
- Prioritize internet-facing or broadly accessible Jira instances first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Automation for Jira - Server is installed.
- Check the installed Automation for Jira version.
- Verify affected installations are upgraded to 7.1.15 or later.
- Review Jira access logs for unusual remote access patterns.
- Document any affected instance, version, and remediation date.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JIRAAUTOSERVER-185CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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