VDB-95457 · CVE-2016-6285 · BID 95913

Atlassian Jira 7.1.7 global-translations.jsp Host Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Atlassian Jira 7.1.7. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /includes/decorators/global-translations.jsp. Performing a manipulation of the argument Host with the input "><script>alert(/xss/)</script> results in cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-6285. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Atlassian Jira 7.1.7 (Bug Tracking Software). This affects an unknown code block of the file /includes/decorators/global-translations.jsp. The manipulation of the argument Host with the input value "><script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/decorators/global-translations.jsp in Atlassian JIRA before 7.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Host header.

The weakness was disclosed 01/16/2017 by Joaquim Brasil as Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Atlassian Jira Software as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6285. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue. The advisory points out:

During a code review analysis recently undergone by JIRA we were able to verify the existence of a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

A public exploit has been developed by Joaquim Brasil and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 187 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:includes/decorators/global-translations.jsp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 7.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95913†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Joaquim Brasil
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OpenVAS ID: 100554
OpenVAS Name: Atlassian JIRA < 7.2.2 XSS Vulnerabilityy
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jira 7.2.2

Timelineinfo

07/13/2016 🔍
07/22/2016 +8 days 🔍
01/16/2017 +178 days 🔍
01/16/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2017 +2 days 🔍
01/31/2017 +13 days 🔍
11/01/2022 +2100 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: atlassian.com

Advisory: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Atlassian Jira Software
Researcher: Joaquim Brasil
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-6285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95457

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SecurityFocus: 95913

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2017 13:20
Updated: 11/01/2022 09:50
Changes: 01/18/2017 13:20 (52), 01/18/2017 13:21 (16), 11/01/2022 09:47 (2), 11/01/2022 09:50 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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