CVE-2007-6619 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can change the default language via the Setup Wizard after installation due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-6619?

CVE-2007-6619 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Atlassian Jira, published on 3 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Setup Wizard in Atlassian JIRA Enterprise Edition before 3.12.1 does not properly restrict setup attempts after setup is complete, which allows remote attackers to change the default language.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6619?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atlassian Jira.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6619?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2007-6619 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6619 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc68-5gff-qw5c.