CVE-2025-45939 is a security vulnerability identified in the Apwide Golive 10.2.0 plugin for Jira. The flaw allows an attacker to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks through the plugin's 'test webhook' function. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an application accepts a user-supplied URL and makes a server-side request to that URL without proper validation or sanitization. In this case, the test webhook feature in the Apwide Golive plugin does not adequately restrict or validate the URLs it requests, enabling an attacker to coerce the server into making arbitrary HTTP requests. This can be exploited to access internal resources that are otherwise inaccessible externally, such as internal APIs, metadata services, or other sensitive endpoints within the organization's network. The vulnerability is specific to version 10.2.0 of the Apwide Golive plugin, which integrates with Jira, a widely used issue and project tracking system. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be available or publicly disclosed. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in July 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. Given the nature of SSRF, exploitation typically requires the attacker to have some level of access to the Jira instance or the ability to trigger the test webhook function, which may require authentication or user interaction depending on the plugin's configuration and Jira's access controls. However, once exploited, the attacker could leverage the internal network trust relationships to pivot and escalate attacks, potentially leading to data exfiltration, internal reconnaissance, or further compromise.

For European organizations using Jira with the Apwide Golive 10.2.0 plugin, this SSRF vulnerability poses a significant risk. Jira is widely adopted across various sectors including finance, manufacturing, government, and technology in Europe, making the potential attack surface substantial. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass perimeter defenses and access internal systems that are not exposed to the internet, such as internal APIs, databases, or cloud metadata services (e.g., AWS, Azure). This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, disruption of internal services, or serve as a foothold for lateral movement within the network. The impact is heightened in environments where Jira is integrated with critical business processes or contains sensitive project data. Additionally, organizations with strict data protection regulations like GDPR must consider the compliance implications of any data breach resulting from this vulnerability. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate risk, but the public disclosure means attackers may develop exploits soon, increasing urgency for mitigation.

European organizations should immediately audit their Jira instances to identify if Apwide Golive 10.2.0 is in use. If so, they should restrict access to the test webhook functionality to trusted users only, ideally limiting it to administrators. Network-level controls should be implemented to restrict outbound HTTP requests from the Jira server to only necessary destinations, preventing arbitrary internal requests. Organizations should monitor logs for unusual webhook test activity or unexpected internal requests originating from the Jira server. Until a patch is released, consider disabling the test webhook feature if feasible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SSRF patterns can provide a layer of defense. Organizations should stay alert for official patches or advisories from Apwide and apply updates promptly once available. Conducting internal penetration testing focused on SSRF vectors in Jira environments can help identify and remediate similar risks. Finally, ensure that internal services are not overly trusting requests from the Jira server and implement strong authentication and network segmentation to limit the impact of any SSRF exploitation.