Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
The Atlassian Questions For Confluence application for Confluence Server and Data Center has a vulnerability. This flaw allows a remote attacker to access all content available to users in the `confluence-users` group. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information within the organization.
- Vulnerable application component
- Hardcoded credentials are exposed
- Unauthorized content access
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
The Atlassian Questions for Confluence app creates a Confluence user account with a hardcoded username and password. An attacker who knows this password can use it to log into Confluence as a user within the `confluence-users` group. This grants them access to all content that users in that group can view. The user account is established when specific versions of the app are installed.
- Exposure via network.
- Attacker uses hardcoded password.
- Access to Confluence content.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
This vulnerability impacts organizations using specific versions of the Atlassian Questions for Confluence app. An attacker who knows a hardcoded password can log into Confluence as a user in the "confluence-users" group. This allows them to access all content available to that group, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure and modification. The severity of this issue suggests it should be treated with a high degree of urgency.
- Likely attacker skill level: Any
- Required access or conditions: Network access, knowledge of hardcoded password
- Business risk or urgency: High
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
An organization should address the Atlassian Questions For Confluence app vulnerability by first identifying all instances of the affected software. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers with knowledge of hardcoded credentials to log in and access sensitive Confluence content. This poses a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity. Organizations must take immediate action to mitigate this threat and protect their information assets.
- Identify all affected Confluence assets.
- Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
- Fix, verify, and monitor.
