Atlassian - Information Disclosure (CVE-2023-22518)
3622Exploiting IPs reported
All versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are affected by this unexploited vulnerability. This Improper Authorization vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to reset Confluence and create a Confluence instance administrator account. Using this account, an attacker can then perform all administrative actions that are available to Confluence instance administrator leading to - but not limited to - full loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability. Atlassian Cloud sites are not affected by this vulnerability. If your Confluence site is accessed via an atlassian.net domain, it is hosted by Atlassian and is not vulnerable to this issue.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2023-22518 is a critical vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server that permits unauthenticated attackers to reset the application and create an administrator account. This can result in complete compromise of the affected instance, allowing full administrative control and leading to loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 6th of November 2023.
CrowdSec network data shows that most actors exploiting CVE-2023-22518 rely on broad, untargeted scans with minimal filtering. The activity is largely automated and opportunistic in nature. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2023-22518 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.
Attackers typically target endpoints involved in the Confluence setup and administrator account creation process.
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