CVE-2020-14168
CVE-2020-14168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Atlassian Jira
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The email client in Jira Server and Data Center before version 7.13.16, from 8.5.0 before 8.5.7, from 8.8.0 before 8.8.2, and from 8.9.0 before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to access outgoing emails between a Jira instance and the SMTP server via man-in-the-middle (MITM) vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14168?
- The email client in Jira Server and Data Center before version 7.13.16, from 8.5.0 before 8.5.7, from 8.8.0 before 8.8.2, and from 8.9.0 before 8.9.1 allows remote attackers to access outgoing emails between a Jira instance and the SMTP server via man-in-the-middle (MITM) vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14168?
- CVE-2020-14168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-14168 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14168?
- CVE-2020-14168 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-2020-14168?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-14168 published?
- CVE-2020-14168 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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