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CVE-2018-14383: The Scheduler for Jira lets attackers read internal files
CVE-2018-14383 · published 7 years ago
Summary
The Scheduler version 5.1.3 used by Jira parses XML without proper safety checks, allowing specially crafted data to expose internal files or data. This could let an attacker view sensitive information on your server. Upgrade to version 5.2.1 or later (or 3.3.7 for older releases) to resolve the issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ttpsc | the_scheduler |
5.1.3 cpe:2.3:a:ttpsc:the_scheduler:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:jira:*:* |
Original advisory text
The Transition Technologies "The Scheduler" app 5.1.3 for Jira allows XXE due to a weakly configured/parameterized XML parser. It was fixed in the versions 5.2.1 and 3.3.7
The Transition Technologies "The Scheduler" app 5.1.3 for Jira allows XXE due to a weakly configured/parameterized XML parser. It was fixed in the versions 5.2.1 and 3.3.7
References
- https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/37456/the-scheduler?hosting=server&tab=ve... Third Party Advisory
- https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CSNC-2018-... Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-611XML External Entity (XXE)
Timeline
Published7 Aug 2019
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14383 · NVD
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