CVE-2022-36802 in Jira Align
Summary
by MITRE • 10/14/2022
The ManageJiraConnectors API in Atlassian Jira Align before version 10.109.2 allows remote attackers to exploit this issue to access internal network resources via a Server-Side Request Forgery. This can be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker with Super Admin privileges by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-36802 represents a critical server-side request forgery flaw within Atlassian Jira Align's ManageJiraConnectors API. This vulnerability exists in versions prior to 10.109.2 and poses significant security risks to organizations relying on this platform for project management and alignment. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the API to make unauthorized requests to internal network resources that should otherwise be protected from external access. The vulnerability specifically targets the API endpoint responsible for managing Jira connectors, which serves as a critical integration point for connecting various Atlassian products and external systems.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability leverages the API's insufficient input validation and lack of proper access controls when processing requests. Attackers with Super Admin privileges can craft malicious HTTP requests that bypass normal network security boundaries and access internal services that are typically isolated from external networks. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery issues where applications fail to properly validate and sanitize user-supplied URLs or endpoints. The flaw enables attackers to potentially access internal databases, system management interfaces, or other sensitive internal resources that should remain protected from unauthorized access attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or unauthorized access. Organizations using affected versions of Jira Align face significant risks including potential data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to critical business infrastructure. The vulnerability's exploitation requires only Super Admin privileges, which may already be compromised through other attack vectors or gained through social engineering, credential theft, or privilege escalation attacks. Once exploited, attackers can map internal network topology, access sensitive configuration data, or even pivot to other internal systems that share network connectivity with the Jira Align instance.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability through the application of the vendor-provided patch or upgrade to version 10.109.2 or later. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the blast radius of potential exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, which emphasizes the importance of validating all inputs and implementing proper network boundary controls. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their API endpoints and implement monitoring solutions to detect anomalous request patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for comprehensive API security testing and the implementation of robust input validation mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to internal network resources.