CVE-2018-5231

Name: CVE-2018-5231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-16T13:29:00.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ForgotLoginDetails resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.6, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.7.4, from version 7.8.0 before version 7.8.4 and from version 7.9.0 before version 7.9.2 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack via sending requests to it.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ForgotLoginDetails resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.6, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.7.4, from version 7.8.0 before version 7.8.4 and from version 7.9.0 before version 7.9.2 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack via sending requests to it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 7.6.6
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 7.7.0, < 7.7.4
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 7.8.0, < 7.8.4
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 7.9.0, < 7.9.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104205Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67290Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104205Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67290Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5231?

How severe is CVE-2018-5231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5231?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST