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CVE-2023-22518
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2023-10-31 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
All versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are affected by this unexploited vulnerability. This Improper Authorization vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to reset Confluence and create a Confluence instance administrator account. Using this account, an attacker can then perform all administrative actions that are available to Confluence instance administrator leading to - but not limited to - full loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability. Atlassian Cloud sites are not affected by this vulnerability. If your Confluence site is accessed via an atlassian.net domain, it is hosted by Atlassian and is not vulnerable to this issue.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-863
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Atlassian · Confluence Data Center and Server
- Added to catalog
- 2023-11-07
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2023-11-28
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 1.0
Before (exclusive): 7.19.16
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 7.20.0
Before (exclusive): 8.3.4
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.4.0
Before (exclusive): 8.4.4
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.5.0
Before (exclusive): 8.5.3
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_data_center:8.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 1.0
Before (exclusive): 7.19.16
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 7.20.0
Before (exclusive): 8.3.4
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.4.0
Before (exclusive): 8.4.4
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.5.0
Before (exclusive): 8.5.3
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence_server:8.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176264/Atlassian-Confluence-Improper-Authorization-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://confluence.atlassian.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1311473907
Issue Tracking · Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-93142
Issue Tracking · Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176264/Atlassian-Confluence-Improper-Authorization-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://confluence.atlassian.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1311473907
Issue Tracking · Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-93142
Issue Tracking · Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-22518
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