CVE-2021-26086
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAffected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to read particular files via a path traversal vulnerability in...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to read particular files via a path traversal vulnerability in the /WEB-INF/web.xml endpoint. The affected versions are before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1.
- CVE Published
- Aug 16, 2021
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 12, 2024
- CVSS
- 5.3 Medium
- EPSS
- 100.0%
Affected Versions
28 version rows · page 1 of 2
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_server
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
0 to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.6.0 to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| atlassian |
jira_data_center
|
8.14.0 to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server
|
unspecified to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server
|
8.6.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server
|
unspecified to < 8.13.6 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server
|
8.14.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Server
|
unspecified to < 8.16.1 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Data Center
|
unspecified to < 8.5.14 |
Affected |
| Atlassian |
Jira Data Center
|
8.6.0 to < unspecified |
Affected |
CVE References
- jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72695 jira.atlassian.com · CVE Record https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72695
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164405/Atlassian-Jira-Server-Data-Cent... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164405/Atlassian-Jira-Server-Dat...
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-11-12 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-26086.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-11-12 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2021-10-05 14:09:52 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-26086.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/187096 | Dec 20, 2023 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2021-10-05 14:09:52 UTC · 23 stars
Atlassian Jira Server/Data Center 8.4.0 - Arbitrary File read (CVE-2021-26086)
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
-
00:00 UTC 13 days ago00:00 UTC · 13 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
-
00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
-
00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
-
12:39 UTC over 2 years ago12:39 UTC · over 2 years ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
-
14:09 UTC almost 5 years ago14:09 UTC · almost 5 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
-
00:15 UTC almost 5 years ago00:15 UTC · almost 5 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
-
00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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