CVE-2025-22157
8.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-22157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting atlassian jira_data_center. It was published on May 20, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
This High severity PrivEsc (Privilege Escalation) vulnerability was introduced in versions:
9.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Core Data Center and Server
5.12.0, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.5.0 of Jira Service Management Data Center and Server
This PrivEsc (Privilege Escalation) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.2, allows an attacker to perform actions as a higher-privileged user.
Atlassian recommends that Jira Core Data Center and Server and Jira Service Management Data Center and Server customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions:
Jira Core Data Center and Server 9.12: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 9.12.20
Jira Service Management Data Center and Server 5.12: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 5.12.20
Jira Core Data Center 10.3: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.3.5
Jira Service Management Data Center 10.3: Upgrade to a release greater
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from atlassian. Update jira_data_center to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| atlassian | jira_data_center | >= 5.12.0, < 5.12.20 | Affected |
| atlassian | jira_server | >= 9.12.0, < 9.12.20 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-22157?
CVE-2025-22157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting atlassian jira_data_center. It was published on May 20, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-22157?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-22157?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from atlassian. Update jira_data_center to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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