How severe is CVE-2015-8481?

CVE-2015-8481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8481?

CVE-2015-8481 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Core. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8481?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-8481 published?

CVE-2015-8481 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8481

CVE-2015-8481 is a low-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Atlassian Jira Core
Published: 2016-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Atlassian JIRA Software 7.0.3, JIRA Core 7.0.3, and the bundled JIRA Service Desk 3.0.3 installer attaches the wrong image to e-mail notifications when a user views an issue with inline wiki markup referencing an image attachment, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by updating a different issue that includes wiki markup for an external image reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8481?: Atlassian JIRA Software 7.0.3, JIRA Core 7.0.3, and the bundled JIRA Service Desk 3.0.3 installer attaches the wrong image to e-mail notifications when a user views an issue with inline wiki markup referencing an image attachment, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by updating a different issue that includes wiki markup for an external image reference.
How severe is CVE-2015-8481?: CVE-2015-8481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8481?: CVE-2015-8481 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Core. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8481 published?: CVE-2015-8481 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_core:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_server:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_service_desk:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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