CVE-2023-22518 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added November 7, 2023 Remediate by November 28, 2023

Description

Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server contain an improper authorization vulnerability that can result in significant data loss when exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. There is no impact on confidentiality since the attacker cannot exfiltrate any data.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://confluence.atlassian.com/security/cve-2023-22518-improper-authorization-vulnerability-in-confluence-data-center-and-server-1311473907.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22518

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