CVE-2023-22527: Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Template Injection Vulnerability

Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server contain an unauthenticated OGNL template injection vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

VendorAtlassian
ProductConfluence Data Center and Server
Date added to KEV2024-01-24
Due date (BOD 22-01)2024-02-14
Known ransomware campaign useKnown
CWECWE-74
Required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

What to do

  1. Identify every instance of Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server in your environment (asset inventory, EDR, vulnerability scanner).
  2. Apply CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. Federal civilian agencies must act by 2024-02-14 under BOD 22-01; other organizations can use the same date as a target.
  4. Because ransomware use is known, check for signs of compromise and confirm backups are offline and tested.
  5. Check the vendor advisory and NVD entry linked below for affected versions, then record the fix in your change log.

This CVE is flagged by CISA as known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Rehearse your response before you need it: Ransomware tabletop exercise kit (Runbook Foundry).

Sources

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