H3-2025-0037
Jira Unauthenticated Gadget Config Exposure
| Category | SECURITY_MISCONFIGURATION |
| Base Score | 3.0 |
Description
Jira Unauthenticated Gadget Configuration Exposure is a vulnerability affecting certain Jira instances where installed gadgets and their configuration files, including sensitive XML data, can be accessed without proper authentication. This vulnerability occurs when the system’s configuration endpoints, such as the REST API endpoint used for retrieving gadget information, do not enforce adequate access control, allowing unauthenticated users to query and obtain detailed information about installed gadgets. An attacker can exploit this by sending a simple GET request to the endpoint (e.g., /rest/config/1.0/directory) and receiving a response that includes configuration details. The exposed information may reveal internal gadget configurations, versions, dependencies, and even integration points with other services. Such details provide valuable insights into the system architecture and could be used for planning further attacks or exploiting additional weaknesses within the system. The information disclosure may also facilitate more targeted attacks, including unauthorized access to other internal components, and can compromise the overall security posture of the affected system. Organizations that use Jira should be aware of this risk, and consider it in their threat model. In summary, the failure to verify user authentication for sensitive configuration endpoints not only represents a lapse in access control but could also aid adversaries in conducting reconnaissance and subsequent targeted exploitation. Continuous monitoring, timely patching, and secure configuration practices are essential to mitigate this vulnerability.
Impact
If exploited, attackers can acquire detailed configuration data regarding installed gadgets in Jira. This can lead to further attacks including unauthorized access, informed exploitation based on internal system details, and potential compromise of other sensitive components.