What is CVE-2020-14193?

Affected versions of Automation for Jira - Server allowed remote attackers to read and render files as mustache templates in files inside the WEB-INF/classes & /jira/bin directories via a template injection vulnerability in Jira smart values using mustache partials. The affected versions are those before version 7.1.15.

How severe is CVE-2020-14193?

CVE-2020-14193 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14193?

CVE-2020-14193 affects Atlassian Automation For Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14193?

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

When was CVE-2020-14193 published?

CVE-2020-14193 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14193

CVE-2020-14193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Automation For Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Atlassian Automation For Jira
Published: 2020-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Affected versions of Automation for Jira - Server allowed remote attackers to read and render files as mustache templates in files inside the WEB-INF/classes & <jira-installation>/jira/bin directories via a template injection vulnerability in Jira smart values using mustache partials. The affected versions are those before version 7.1.15.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14193?: Affected versions of Automation for Jira - Server allowed remote attackers to read and render files as mustache templates in files inside the WEB-INF/classes & <jira-installation>/jira/bin directories via a template injection vulnerability in Jira smart values using mustache partials. The affected versions are those before version 7.1.15.
How severe is CVE-2020-14193?: CVE-2020-14193 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14193?: CVE-2020-14193 affects Atlassian Automation For Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14193?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14193 published?: CVE-2020-14193 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JIRAAUTOSERVER-185

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:automation_for_jira:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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