How severe is CVE-2020-4018?

CVE-2020-4018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4018?

CVE-2020-4018 primarily affects Atlassian Crucible. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4018?

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-2020-4018 published?

CVE-2020-4018 was published on 2020-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4018

CVE-2020-4018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Crucible with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Atlassian Crucible
Published: 2020-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The setup resources in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.8.1 allows remote attackers to complete the setup process via a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4018?: The setup resources in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.8.1 allows remote attackers to complete the setup process via a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-4018?: CVE-2020-4018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4018?: CVE-2020-4018 primarily affects Atlassian Crucible. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4018?: 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-2020-4018 published?: CVE-2020-4018 was published on 2020-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:crucible:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:fisheye:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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