CVE-2019-12836: The Bobronix JEditor editor before 3.0.6 for Jira allows an attacker to add a URL/Link (to an existing issue)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12836?

jeditor: upgrade to 3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12836 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12836 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-12836 affect?

CVE-2019-12836 affects jeditor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Bobronix JEditor editor before 3.0.6 for Jira allows an attacker to add a URL/Link (to an existing issue) that can cause forgery of a request to an out-of-origin domain. This in turn may allow for a forged request that can be invoked in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12836?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-12836 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jeditor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bobronix JEditor editor before 3.0.6 for Jira allows an attacker to add a URL/Link (to an existing issue) that can cause forgery of a request to an out-of-origin domain. This in turn may allow for a forged request that can be invoked in the context of an authenticated user, leading to stealing of session tokens and account takeover.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bobronix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bobronix jeditor UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.6

Fixed in: 3.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jeditor || rpm -q jeditor || jeditor --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jeditor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jeditor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-12836?

jeditor: upgrade to 3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12836 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12836 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-12836 affect?

CVE-2019-12836 affects jeditor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Bobronix JEditor editor before 3.0.6 for Jira allows an attacker to add a URL/Link (to an existing issue) that can cause forgery of a request to an out-of-origin domain. This in turn may allow for a forged request that can be invoked in

How urgent is CVE-2019-12836?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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