CVE-2019-11581

Name: CVE-2019-11581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-09T20:15:11.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 84.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11581 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions. An attacker is able to remotely execute code on systems that run a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 84.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions. An attacker is able to remotely execute code on systems that run a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center. All versions of Jira Server and Data Center from 4.4.0 before 7.6.14, from 7.7.0 before 7.13.5, from 8.0.0 before 8.0.3, from 8.1.0 before 8.1.2, and from 8.2.0 before 8.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

84.62%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 7, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 4.4, < 7.6.14
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 7.7.0, < 7.13.5
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.3
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.2
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.2.0, < 8.2.3

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-11581US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11581?

How severe is CVE-2019-11581?

CVE-2019-11581 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11581?

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