CVE-2024-21683
Atlassian
CVE-2024-21683 is a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server. While the CVSS score is 7.2, indicating high severity, SOCRadar's Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 77, emphasizing the urgency of remediation. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The vulnerability exists in version 5.2 and has active exploits published, increasing the risk of exploitation. Atlassian recommends upgrading to the latest version or a specified fixed version to mitigate this risk. Given the ease of exploitation and potential for significant damage, organizations using vulnerable versions of Confluence should prioritize patching or upgrading their systems immediately.
Description
CVE-2024-21683 is a high-severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server versions 5.2 and later. It allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and an SVRS of 87, indicating a critical threat that requires immediate attention.
Key Insights
- High Impact: This vulnerability can result in high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, allowing attackers to access sensitive data, modify or delete critical information, and disrupt system operations.
- Authenticated Attack: The vulnerability requires an authenticated attacker, indicating that attackers must first gain access to the Confluence instance through other means, such as phishing or credential theft.
- Active Exploits: Active exploits have been published, indicating that attackers are actively exploiting the vulnerability in the wild.
- CISA Warning: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of the vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures to mitigate the risk.
Mitigation Strategies
- Upgrade to Latest Version: Atlassian recommends upgrading to the latest version of Confluence Data Center and Server, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.
- Apply Fixed Version: If upgrading is not immediately possible, apply one of the specified supported fixed versions as recommended by Atlassian.
- Restrict Access: Implement strong authentication measures and limit access to Confluence to only authorized users.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor Confluence logs and systems for any suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts.
Additional Information
If users have additional queries regarding this incident, they can use the 'Ask to Analyst' feature, contact SOCRadar directly, or open a support ticket for more information if necessary.
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