{"id":21814,"date":"2025-04-12T00:55:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T00:55:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-05T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T06:34:28","slug":"cve-2024-21673-high-impact-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-confluence-data-center-and-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-21673-high-impact-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-confluence-data-center-and-server\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2024-21673: High Impact Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cyber security landscape is a constantly evolving one, with new vulnerabilities discovered and patched on a regular basis. One such significant vulnerability that has come to the fore is CVE-2024-21673, a high severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Confluence Data Center and Server versions 7.13.0 and later. It is vital for all businesses utilizing these services to understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/a-vulnerable-europe-the-cybersecurity-threat-from-the-u-s-that-could-lead-to-a-national-shutdown\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25360\">threat posed by this vulnerability<\/a> and take appropriate steps to mitigate its potential impact. This vulnerability, if exploited, could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0572-critical-vulnerability-in-totolink-lr1200gb-leading-to-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29013\">lead to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage, which will be catastrophic for any organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2024-21673<br \/>\nSeverity: High (CVSS Score 8.8)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: High<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0576-critical-vulnerability-in-totolink-lr1200gb-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29407\">Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-2044366956\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-21672-unpatched-confluence-data-center-and-server-prone-to-high-risk-remote-code-execution\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"28887\">Confluence Data Center and Server<\/a> | 7.13.0 to 7.19.17<br \/>\nConfluence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/uk-s-new-cybersecurity-measures-a-closer-look-at-impacts-on-data-centers-and-managed-service-providers\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"30448\">Data Center<\/a> and Server | 8.5.0 to 8.5.4<br \/>\nConfluence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32843-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-telecontrol-server-basic-leading-to-authorization-bypass-and-data-manipulation\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39050\">Data Center and Server<\/a> | 8.7.0 to 8.7.1<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the Confluence software where an authenticated attacker can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-52030-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-totolink-a3700r\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25054\">execute arbitrary code remotely<\/a>. This is achieved by sending specially crafted requests to the affected Confluence server, potentially leading to unauthorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-49647-an-in-depth-look-at-the-zoom-desktop-client-improper-access-control-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"26919\">access and control<\/a> over the server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-3644786113\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Consider this conceptual code as an example of how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-47992-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-exploit-in-freeimage-library\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25587\">vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>. This could be a sample HTTP request, which includes a malicious payload in its body:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/vulnerable_endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ &quot;malicious_payload&quot;: &quot;RCE_exploit_code_here&quot; }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This request, when processed by the vulnerable Confluence server, could lead to unauthorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-39336-a-deep-dive-into-the-remote-code-execution-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25316\">execution of code<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atlassian has recommended upgrading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-22527-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-atlassian-confluence-server-and-data-center\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"26364\">Confluence Data Center<\/a> and Server to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. If upgrading to the latest version is not feasible, it&#8217;s advised that you upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions.<br \/>\nAs a temporary measure, organizations can also employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to detect and prevent potential exploitation attempts. However, these are only stopgap measures and should not replace the need for patching and updating the software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, CVE-2024-21673 is a high severity vulnerability that could have significant implications for organizations using affected versions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-22526-critical-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability-in-confluence-data-center\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"28896\">Confluence Data<\/a> Center and Server. Businesses must take immediate steps to update their software and protect their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2945-unveiling-the-system-access-vulnerability-in-network-security-protocols\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"26708\">systems to mitigate the potential impact of this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The cyber security landscape is a constantly evolving one, with new vulnerabilities discovered and patched on a regular basis. One such significant vulnerability that has come to the fore is CVE-2024-21673, a high severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Confluence Data Center and Server versions 7.13.0 and later. 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