MEDIUM CVSS 4.9
Published: 2022-10-14

CVE-2022-36802

atlassian jira_align Security Advisory (CVE-2022-36802)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-36802 impacting atlassian jira_align. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The ManageJiraConnectors API in Atlassian Jira Align before version 10.109.2 allows remote attackers to exploit this issue to access internal network resources via a Server-Side Request Forgery. This can be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker with Super Admin privileges by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product atlassian / jira_align
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-918

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-36802 impacting atlassian jira_align.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-36802.yaml
id: cve-2022-36802

info:
  name: atlassian jira_align - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-36802 affecting atlassian jira_align.
    Evaluation: The ManageJiraConnectors API in Atlassian Jira Align before version 10.109.2 allows remote attackers to exploit this issue to access internal network ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-36802
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.9
    cve-id: CVE-2022-36802
    cwe-id: CWE-918
  tags: cve,cve-2022-36802,atlassian,jira_align,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "jira_align"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-36802.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-36802
# Target: atlassian jira_align | CVSS: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-36802 (atlassian jira_align)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against atlassian jira_align scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-36802.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-36802
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install jira_align 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade jira_align 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update jira_align

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i jira_align 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i jira_align

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-36802 in atlassian jira_align?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update atlassian jira_align packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-36802?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-36802?

CVE-2022-36802 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.9
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-36802
Weakness CWE-918
Vendor atlassian
Product jira_align
Published 2022-10-14
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N