MEDIUM
CVE-2020-36231
CWE-639Published: February 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to view the metadata of boards they should not have access to via an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability. The affected versions are before version 8.5.10, and from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-36231 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Atlassian4 product(s)
jirajira data centerjira serverjira software data center
Source: NVD CPE · 6 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)
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72002Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72002Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-36231
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-639
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 2, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-639)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-36231 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.