CVE-2021-43957
CWE-639Published: March 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Affected versions of Atlassian Fisheye & Crucible allowed remote attackers to browse local files via an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in the WEB-INF directory and bypass the fix for CVE-2020-29446 due to a lack of url decoding. The affected versions are before version 4.8.9.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-43957 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-43957 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts