CVE-2019-20408

Name: CVE-2019-20408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-01T02:15:11.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20408 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.7.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.7.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 8.7.0

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71204Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71204Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20408?

How severe is CVE-2019-20408?

CVE-2019-20408 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20408?

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