CVE-2020-14169
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.77%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The quick search component in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The quick search component in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Jira | < 8.9.1 |
| Atlassian | Jira Software Data Center | < 8.9.1 |
References
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71205Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71205Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14169?
The quick search component in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-14169?
CVE-2020-14169 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14169?
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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