CVE-2022-26138
Atlassian Questions For Confluence App has hard-coded credentials, exposing the username and password in plaintext. A remote unauthenticated…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-07-29, remediation due 2022-08-19)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-798
Description
Atlassian Questions For Confluence App has hard-coded credentials, exposing the username and password in plaintext. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use these credentials to log into Confluence and access all content accessible to users in the confluence-users group.
Affected products
- Atlassian Confluence
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-08-19.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-26138 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-26138 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-07-29, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-08-19. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26138?
CVE-2022-26138 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
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- CVE-2023-22518 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Serve
- CVE-2023-22515 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Serve
- CVE-2022-36804 — Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center
- CVE-2022-26134 — Atlassian Confluence Server/Data Center
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