CVE-2019-8443

Name: CVE-2019-8443
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-22T18:29:02.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8443 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ViewUpgrades resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers who have obtained access to administrator's session to access the ViewUpgrades administrative resource without needing to re-authenticate to pass "WebSudo" through an improper access control vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ViewUpgrades resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers who have obtained access to administrator's session to access the ViewUpgrades administrative resource without needing to re-authenticate to pass "WebSudo" through an improper access control vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.62%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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/108458Broken Link
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69240Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108458Broken Link
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69240Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8443?

How severe is CVE-2019-8443?

CVE-2019-8443 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8443?

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