How severe is CVE-2021-43948?

CVE-2021-43948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-43948 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-2021-43948?

CVE-2021-43948 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Service Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43948?

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

When was CVE-2021-43948 published?

CVE-2021-43948 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43948

CVE-2021-43948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Service Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Atlassian Jira Service Management
Published: 2022-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center allow authenticated remote attackers to view the names of private objects via an Improper Authorization vulnerability in the "Move objects" feature. The affected versions are before version 4.21.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43948?: Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center allow authenticated remote attackers to view the names of private objects via an Improper Authorization vulnerability in the "Move objects" feature. The affected versions are before version 4.21.0.
How severe is CVE-2021-43948?: CVE-2021-43948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-43948 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-2021-43948?: CVE-2021-43948 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Service Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-43948 published?: CVE-2021-43948 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JSDSERVER-10981

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_service_management:*:*:*:*:data_center:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_service_management:*:*:*:*:server:*:*:*

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