CVE-2020-36232
CWE-918Published: February 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The MessageBundleWhiteList class of atlassian-gadgets before version 4.2.37, from version 4.3.0 before 4.3.14, from version 4.3.2.0 before 4.3.2.4, from version 4.4.0 before 4.4.12, and from version 5.0.0 before 5.0.1 allowed unexpected DNS lookups and requests to arbitrary services as it incorrectly obtained application base url information from the executing http request which could be attacker controlled.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-36232 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.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-36232 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts