CVE-2019-20898

Name: CVE-2019-20898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-13T01:15:13.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to access sensitive information without being authenticated in the Global permissions screen. The affected versions are before version 8.8.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to access sensitive information without being authenticated in the Global permissions screen. The affected versions are before version 8.8.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 8.8.0
Atlassian	Jira Software Data Center	< 8.8.0

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70942Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70942Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20898?

How severe is CVE-2019-20898?

CVE-2019-20898 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20898?

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