CVE-2023-26256
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability affects the "STAGIL Navigation for Jira - Menu & Themes" plugin before 2.0.52 for Jira. By modifying the fileName parameter to the snjFooterNavigationConfig endpoint, it is possible to traverse and read the file system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-26256 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-26256 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-26256 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1