MEDIUM
CVE-2018-20237
CWE-668Published: February 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center before version 6.13.1 allows an authenticated user to download a deleted page via the word export feature.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-20237 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Atlassian2 product(s)
confluence data centerconfluence server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107041Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-57814Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2018-20237/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107041Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-57814Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2018-20237/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-20237
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-668
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 13, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-668)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-20237 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.