CVE-2020-14167
CVE-2020-14167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Atlassian Jira
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MessageBundleResource resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 7.13.4, from 8.5.0 before 8.5.5, from 8.8.0 before 8.8.2, and from 8.9.0 before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to impact the application's availability via an Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14167?
- The MessageBundleResource resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 7.13.4, from 8.5.0 before 8.5.5, from 8.8.0 before 8.8.2, and from 8.9.0 before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to impact the application's availability via an Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14167?
- CVE-2020-14167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14167 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14167?
- CVE-2020-14167 primarily affects Atlassian Jira. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14167?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-14167 published?
- CVE-2020-14167 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_software_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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