Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server by Atlassian

CVE-2024-21673

Summary

A notable Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability has been identified in Atlassian's Confluence Data Center and Server, originating from versions 7.13.0 and onwards. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to severe risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Notably, the intrusion does not necessitate user interaction, which heightens the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive assets. To mitigate these risks, users are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest supported versions of Confluence, namely 7.19.18 or higher for the 7.19 series, 8.5.5 or higher for the 8.5 series, and 8.7.2 or higher for the 8.7 series. Further details can be found in the Atlassian release notes.

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