How severe is CVE-2026-21584?

CVE-2026-21584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2026-21584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21584?

CVE-2026-21584 affects Atlassian Bamboo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21584?

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-2026-21584 published?

CVE-2026-21584 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-09-02.

CVE-2026-21584

CVE-2026-21584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Bamboo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Atlassian Bamboo
Published: 2026-08-18
Last modified: 2026-09-02

Description

This High severity Improper Authorization vulnerability was introduced in versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.2.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 12.1.0 of Bamboo Data Center. This Improper Authorization vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.6, allows an authenticated attacker to gain unintended access and can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or even execute arbitrary code. Atlassian recommends that Bamboo Data Center customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions: * Bamboo Data Center 10.2: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.2.22 * Bamboo Data Center 12.1: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 12.1.10 See the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/bambooreleases/bamboo-release-notes-1189793869.html). You can download the latest version of Bamboo Data Center from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/bamboo/download-archives). This vulnerability was reported via our Penetration Testing program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21584?: This High severity Improper Authorization vulnerability was introduced in versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.2.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 12.1.0 of Bamboo Data Center. This Improper Authorization vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.6, allows an authenticated attacker to gain unintended access and can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or even execute arbitrary code. Atlassian recommends that Bamboo Data Center customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions: * Bamboo Data Center 10.2: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.2.22 * Bamboo Data Center 12.1: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 12.1.10 See the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/bambooreleases/bamboo-release-notes-1189793869.html). You can download the latest version of Bamboo Data Center from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/bamboo/download-archives). This vulnerability was reported via our Penetration Testing program.
How severe is CVE-2026-21584?: CVE-2026-21584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2026-21584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21584?: CVE-2026-21584 affects Atlassian Bamboo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21584?: 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-2026-21584 published?: CVE-2026-21584 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-09-02.

References

Affected products (1)

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