HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14179
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-14179

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to view custom field names and custom SLA names via an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the /secure/QueryComponent!Default.jspa endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.5.8, and from version 8.6.0 before 8.11.1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14179 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

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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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71536Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71536Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14179
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 21, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-14179 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.