JIRA Open Redirect Scanner
Detects 'Open Redirect' vulnerability in JIRA affects v. 5.2.11, 6.2, and 6.2.2.
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
13 days 5 hours
Scan only one
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JIRA, developed by Atlassian, is a widely used project management tool, particularly popular among software development teams for tracking, managing, and planning software releases. It is utilized by organizations of various sizes due to its integration capabilities and customizable workflows, allowing teams to efficiently collaborate and deliver projects. The software supports agile methodologies and provides robust reporting and tracking features. Many organizations implement it within their issue resolution and task management processes. Due to its high adoption rate and central role in project management, maintaining its security integrity is critical.
The Open Redirect vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to malicious sites by exploiting certain parameters in web applications. It occurs when a web application takes a parameter that contains a URL and redirects users to the value of that URL without proper validation. This can lead to phishing attacks as unsuspecting users are redirected to harmful sites that steal sensitive information. In JIRA versions 5.2.11, 6.2, and 6.2.2, the vulnerability through the os_destination parameter allows attackers to facilitate such exploits.
The identified vulnerability in JIRA is due to inadequate input validation in the os_destination parameter, which can be manipulated to redirect to arbitrary websites. This vulnerability is exploitable via specially crafted URLs that leverage the os_destination parameter without sanitizing user input. The endpoint becomes vulnerable to abuse when user-provided input is incorporated into the redirect functionality of the application. Attackers can take advantage of this weakness by constructing URLs that appear legitimate but direct users to unintended destinations, compromising their security.
When exploited, this vulnerability can lead to users being redirected to phishing sites, potentially enabling further attacks such as credential theft. Victims may unknowingly provide sensitive data to attackers, believing they are interacting with a legitimate website. This exploitation can undermine user trust and may lead to broader security breaches if users reuse credentials across services. Organizations could face reputational damage along with financial losses resulting from successful phishing exploits initiated through these open redirects.
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