CVE-2025-22167: Atlassian Jira Software Data Center · Path Traversal
Affects Atlassian Jira Software Data CenterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavencom.atlassian.jira/jira-software-data-centerpkg:maven/com.atlassian.jira/jira-software-data-centerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade affected Jira Software Data Center and Server instances to the fixed versions: 9.12.28 or later, 10.3.12 or later, or 11.1.0 or later. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict access to Jira servers, limiting exposure to trusted internal networks only. Review and harden filesystem permissions to minimize writable paths accessible by the Jira JVM process, reducing the attack surface. Monitor Jira logs and system files for unusual modifications or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior. Regularly audit and update security policies related to Jira deployments. Additionally, consider temporarily disabling any unnecessary plugins or integrations that might increase attack vectors until patches are applied.
Description
This High severity Path Traversal (Arbitrary Write) vulnerability was introduced in versions: 9.12.0, 10.3.0 and remain present in 11.0.0 of Jira Software Data Center and Server. This Path Traversal (Arbitrary Write) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 8.7, allows an attacker to modify any filesystem path writable by the Jira JVM process. Atlassian recommends that Jira Software Data Center and Server customers upgrade to the latest version; if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions: Jira Software Data Center and Server 9.12: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 9.12.28 Jira Software Data Center and Server 10.3: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 10.3.12 Jira Software Data Center and Server 11.0: Upgrade to a release greater than or equal to 11.1.0 See the release notes. You can download the latest version of Jira Software Data Center and Server from the download center. This vulnerability was reported via our Atlassian (Internal) program.