CVE-2020-36238

Name: CVE-2020-36238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-01T03:15:13.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The /rest/api/1.0/render resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.5.13, from version 8.6.0 before version 8.13.5, and from version 8.14.0 before version 8.15.1 allows remote anonymous attackers to determine if a username is valid or not via a missing permissions check.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The /rest/api/1.0/render resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.5.13, from version 8.6.0 before version 8.13.5, and from version 8.14.0 before version 8.15.1 allows remote anonymous attackers to determine if a username is valid or not via a missing permissions check.

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

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Data Center	< 8.5.13
Atlassian	Jira	< 8.5.13
Atlassian	Jira Data Center	>= 8.6.0, < 8.13.5
Atlassian	Jira Data Center	>= 8.14.0, < 8.15.1
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.6.0, < 8.13.5
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 8.14.0, < 8.15.1

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72249Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72249Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36238?

How severe is CVE-2020-36238?

CVE-2020-36238 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36238?

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