MEDIUM
CVE-2019-20408
CWE-918Published: July 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The /plugins/servlet/gadgets/makeRequest resource in Jira before version 8.7.0 allows remote attackers to access the content of internal network resources via a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to a logic bug in the JiraWhitelist class.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-20408 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71204Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71204Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-20408
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 1, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-918)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-20408 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.