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Is CVE-2023-22515 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 5 Oct 2023

Gociux · Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-22515, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Broken Access Control Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 5 Oct 2023, 1 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check all affected Confluence instances for evidence of compromise per vendor instructions and report any positive findings to CISA.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 5 Oct 2023
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity10CVSS 3.0 · critical
US federal due13 Oct 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows an attacker to create unauthorized Confluence administrator accounts and access Confluence.

VendorAtlassian (14 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductConfluence Data Center and Server
VulnerabilityAtlassian Confluence Data Center and Server Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Weaknessnot specified
Published4 Oct 2023
Added to KEV5 Oct 2023
Reported by (CNA)atlassian

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Confluence Data Center and Server in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Atlassian CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check all affected Confluence instances for evidence of compromise per vendor instructions and report any positive findings to CISA.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 4 Oct 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Atlassian.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-22515 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-22515 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 5 Oct 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-22515 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22515?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check all affected Confluence instances for evidence of compromise per vendor instructions and report any positive findings to CISA. Check Atlassian's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Confluence Data Center and Server and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in October 2023 · Atlassian scorecard · act-now radar.

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