CVE-2019-8442

Name: CVE-2019-8442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-22T18:29:02.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 59.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The CachingResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Jira before version 7.13.4, and from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers to access files in the Jira webroot under the META-INF directory via a lax path access check.. EPSS estimates a 59.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CachingResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Jira before version 7.13.4, and from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers to access files in the Jira webroot under the META-INF directory via a lax path access check.

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

59.83%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 7.13.4
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.4
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108460Broken Link
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69241Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108460Broken Link
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69241Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8442?

How severe is CVE-2019-8442?

CVE-2019-8442 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 59.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8442?

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