CVE-2019-11581
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThere was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions....
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and Data Center, in the ContactAdministrators and the SendBulkMail actions. An attacker is able to remotely execute code on systems that run a vulnerable version of Jira Server or Data Center. All versions of Jira Server and Data Center from 4.4.0 before 7.6.14, from 7.7.0 before 7.13.5, from 8.0.0 before 8.0.3, from 8.1.0 before 8.1.2, and from 8.2.0 before 8.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
- CVE Published
- Aug 09, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 07, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 84.6%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
4.4.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
unspecified to < 7.6.14 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
7.7.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
unspecified to < 7.13.5 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
8.0.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
unspecified to < 8.0.3 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
8.1.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
unspecified to < 8.1.2 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
8.2.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server and Data Center
|
unspecified to < 8.2.3 |
Affected |
CVE References
- jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532 jira.atlassian.com · CVE Record https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69532
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-07 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-01 10:15 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-11581.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-07 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-07-16 02:27:00 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-11581.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2021-05-04 06:30:47 UTC · 6 stars
Atlassian Jira unauthen template injection
github · Created 2019-07-16 02:27:00 UTC · 93 stars
Atlassian JIRA Template injection vulnerability RCE
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:15 UTC 22 days ago10:15 UTC · 22 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
-
00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
-
00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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19:30 UTC almost 7 years ago19:30 UTC · almost 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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02:27 UTC about 7 years ago02:27 UTC · about 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
-
00:00 UTC about 7 years ago00:00 UTC · about 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-11581
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"title": "There was a server-side template injection vulnerability in Jira Server and D...",
"affected_vendor": "Atlassian",
"affected_product": "Jira Server and Data Center",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.84621,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}