MEDIUM
CVE-2017-16862
CWE-352Published: January 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The IncomingMailServers resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to modify the "incoming mail" whitelist setting via a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-16862 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Atlassian1 product(s)
jira
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102506Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-66622Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102506Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-66622Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-16862
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 12, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-16862 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.