CVE-2018-16281 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass access controls to read or modify project custom fields in the DEISER Profields app for Jira.

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-2018-16281?

CVE-2018-16281 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The DEISER "Profields - Project Custom Fields" app before 6.0.2 for Jira has Incorrect Access Control.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deiser Profields-Project Custom Fields.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16281 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-2018-16281 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16281 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h5gv-3m5p-32gp.

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