How severe is CVE-2022-36803?

CVE-2022-36803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36803 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36803?

CVE-2022-36803 affects Atlassian Jira Align. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36803?

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-2022-36803 published?

CVE-2022-36803 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36803

CVE-2022-36803 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Align 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Atlassian Jira Align
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MasterUserEdit API in Atlassian Jira Align Server before version 10.109.2 allows An authenticated attacker with the People role permission to use the MasterUserEdit API to modify any users role to Super Admin. This vulnerability was reported by Jacob Shafer from Bishop Fox.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36803?: The MasterUserEdit API in Atlassian Jira Align Server before version 10.109.2 allows An authenticated attacker with the People role permission to use the MasterUserEdit API to modify any users role to Super Admin. This vulnerability was reported by Jacob Shafer from Bishop Fox.
How severe is CVE-2022-36803?: CVE-2022-36803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36803 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36803?: CVE-2022-36803 affects Atlassian Jira Align. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36803?: 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-2022-36803 published?: CVE-2022-36803 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JIRAALIGN-4281

Affected products (1)

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