CVE-2026-21584: Improper Authorization in Atlassian Bamboo Data Center
CVE-2026-21584 is a high severity improper authorization vulnerability affecting Atlassian Bamboo Data Center versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.2.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 12.1.0. It allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to gain unintended access to resources or functionality, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling arbitrary code execution. Atlassian recommends upgrading to Bamboo Data Center versions 10.2.22 or later, or 12.1.10 or later, to remediate this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Atlassian Bamboo Data Center involves improper authorization that permits an authenticated attacker with low privileges to access resources or functionality beyond their intended permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.6, indicating high severity. The flaw affects specific versions starting from 10.0.0 through 12.1.0. Atlassian has addressed the issue in releases 10.2.22 and 12.1.10 and recommends upgrading to these or later versions. The vulnerability was identified through Atlassian's penetration testing program.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to Bamboo Data Center resources or functionality. This may lead to exposure of sensitive information or potentially allow execution of arbitrary code, increasing the risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Atlassian recommends upgrading affected Bamboo Data Center instances to version 10.2.22 or later if running a 10.2.x version, or to version 12.1.10 or later if running a 12.1.x version. If upgrading to the latest version is not possible, these specified fixed versions should be applied. Patch status is confirmed by vendor advisory through release notes. No alternative mitigations are stated.
CVE-2026-21584: Improper Authorization in Atlassian Bamboo Data Center
Description
CVE-2026-21584 is a high severity improper authorization vulnerability affecting Atlassian Bamboo Data Center versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.2.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 12.1.0. It allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to gain unintended access to resources or functionality, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling arbitrary code execution. Atlassian recommends upgrading to Bamboo Data Center versions 10.2.22 or later, or 12.1.10 or later, to remediate this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.6high
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.atlassian.bamboo/bamboo-data-centerRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Atlassian Bamboo Data Center involves improper authorization that permits an authenticated attacker with low privileges to access resources or functionality beyond their intended permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.6, indicating high severity. The flaw affects specific versions starting from 10.0.0 through 12.1.0. Atlassian has addressed the issue in releases 10.2.22 and 12.1.10 and recommends upgrading to these or later versions. The vulnerability was identified through Atlassian's penetration testing program.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to Bamboo Data Center resources or functionality. This may lead to exposure of sensitive information or potentially allow execution of arbitrary code, increasing the risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Atlassian recommends upgrading affected Bamboo Data Center instances to version 10.2.22 or later if running a 10.2.x version, or to version 12.1.10 or later if running a 12.1.x version. If upgrading to the latest version is not possible, these specified fixed versions should be applied. Patch status is confirmed by vendor advisory through release notes. No alternative mitigations are stated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- atlassian
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-01T00:00:40.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a84d72ac6e8be0332ceca05
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 22:05:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 22:19:22 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 22:54:38 UTC
Views: 5
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