HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-20098
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-20098

CWE-352Published: February 12, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The VerifySmtpServerConnection!add.jspa component in Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.7.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker could exploit this by tricking an administrative user into making malicious HTTP requests, allowing the attacker to enumerate hosts and open ports on the internal network where Jira server is present.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-20098 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
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Atlassian2 product(s)
jira data centerjira server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70605
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-05
ADVISORYhttps://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70605
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-05

All References (4)

→
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70605Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-05Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-70605Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-05Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-20098
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 12, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-20098 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.
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