Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Atlassian's Jira Server for Slack plugin. A vulnerable endpoint can let a remote attacker run arbitrary code through template injection. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation, but remote code execution in a Jira integration should be treated as serious.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any production Jira Server that uses this Slack plugin, especially externally reachable systems. Even without confirmed exploitation evidence, the stated impact is remote arbitrary code execution.
Technical view
CVE-2021-26068 is a template injection vulnerability in an endpoint of Jira Server for Slack plugin versions 0.0.3 before 2.0.15. The reported impact is arbitrary code execution by remote attackers. The source bundle names Atlassian's advisory but provides no CWE, CVSS vector, exploit maturity, or detailed remediation beyond the fixed version boundary.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Jira Server with the Jira Server for Slack plugin installed in versions 0.0.3 through any version before 2.0.15 are the likely exposed population.
Exploitation context
The sources state remote attackers can execute arbitrary code through template injection. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is thin: it identifies the affected version range, product, endpoint class, and impact, but not exploit prerequisites, authentication state, CVSS, CWE, or detection indicators. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond remote template injection leading to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Jira Server for Slack plugin installations and versions.
- Upgrade the plugin to version 2.0.15 or later.
- Review Atlassian's advisory for any temporary vendor guidance.
- Prioritize internet-reachable or externally integrated Jira Server instances first.
- Monitor Jira and integration logs for unusual endpoint errors or unexpected execution behavior.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 2.0.15 or later.
- Identify Jira Server instances running the Slack plugin.
- Check whether affected instances are internet-reachable or broadly accessible.
- Review change records to verify the upgrade completed successfully.
- Confirm no unsupported affected plugin versions remain in test or staging.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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://confluence.atlassian.com/jira/jira-server-for-slack-security-advisory-17th-february-2021-1044091690.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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