CVE-2023-22527: Atlassian Confluence Data Center · Remote Code Execution
Affects Atlassian Confluence Data CenterSource CVE Database V5
Exploited in the wild · used in ransomware campaigns · KEV due 14 Feb 2024 · public exploit available (Metasploit) · 99% EPSS : apply the vendor's fix or mitigations to Atlassian Confluence Data Center now.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- KEV deadline
- US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else.
- Ransomware
- Used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS
- 99.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jan 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Atlassian Confluence - Remote Code Execution
Weaponised: evidence found.
Exploited in the wildExploited: evidence found.
Listed in CISA KEV 8 days after disclosure
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by Atlassian
, 1 year before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
Added to CISA KEV (opens in a new tab)
exploitation confirmed · ransomware use known
, 8 days after disclosure
KEV remediation due
US federal deadline
, 29 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA KEV (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian Confluence Data Center | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Description
A template injection vulnerability on older versions of Confluence Data Center and Server allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve RCE on an affected instance. Customers using an affected version must take immediate action. Most recent supported versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are not affected by this vulnerability as it was ultimately mitigated during regular version updates. However, Atlassian recommends that customers take care to install the latest version to protect their instances from non-critical vulnerabilities outlined in Atlassian’s January Security Bulletin.
References
- confluence.atlassian.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1333335615 (opens in a new tab)
- jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-93833 (opens in a new tab)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/176789/Atlassian-Confluence-SSTI-Injection.html (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-22527 (opens in a new tab)
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/pwning-confluence-via-ognl-injection-for-fun-and-learning-cve-2023-22527 (opens in a new tab)