CVE-2024-21683: This High severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 5.2 of Confluence Data

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CVE-2024-21683 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting confluence data center, confluence server, fisheye. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This High severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 5.2 of Confluence Data Center and Server. This RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.2, allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code which has high impact to confidentiality, high impact to integrity, high impact to availability, and requires no user interaction. Atlassian recommends that Confluence Data Center and S

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	88.3% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Atlassian · Vendor: atlassian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-21 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

atlassian confluence data center UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.19.0 and < 7.19.24 · >= 7.20.0 and <= 7.20.3 · >= 8.0.0 and <= 8.0.4 · >= 8.1.0 and <= 8.1.4 · >= 8.2.0 and <= 8.2.3 · >= 8.3.0 and <= 8.3.4 · >= 8.4.0 and <= 8.4.5 · >= 8.5.0 and < 8.5.11

Fixed in: 7.19.24, 8.5.11, 8.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.19.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy confluence-data-center || rpm -q confluence-data-center || confluence-data-center --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.19.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade confluence-data-center

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade confluence-data-center

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison confluence-data-center sudo apt install confluence-data-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.19.0> sudo apt-mark hold confluence-data-center

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list confluence-data-center sudo dnf downgrade confluence-data-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.19.0> sudo dnf versionlock add confluence-data-center

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

atlassian confluence server UPGRADE

Fixed in: 7.19.24, 8.5.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.19.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy confluence-server || rpm -q confluence-server || confluence-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.19.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade confluence-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade confluence-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison confluence-server sudo apt install confluence-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.19.0> sudo apt-mark hold confluence-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list confluence-server sudo dnf downgrade confluence-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.19.0> sudo dnf versionlock add confluence-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

atlassian fisheye UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.8.0 and < 4.8.15

Fixed in: 4.8.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.8.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.8.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fisheye

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fisheye sudo apt install fisheye=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold fisheye

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fisheye sudo dnf downgrade fisheye-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fisheye

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

atlassian crucible UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.8.0 and < 4.8.15

Fixed in: 4.8.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.8.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.8.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade crucible

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crucible sudo apt install crucible=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold crucible

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list crucible sudo dnf downgrade crucible-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add crucible

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

atlassian jira data center UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.4.0 and < 9.4.21 · >= 9.12.0 and < 9.12.8

Fixed in: 9.4.21, 9.12.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jira-data-center || rpm -q jira-data-center || jira-data-center --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.4.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jira-data-center

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jira-data-center

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jira-data-center sudo apt install jira-data-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold jira-data-center

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jira-data-center sudo dnf downgrade jira-data-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jira-data-center

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

atlassian jira server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.4.0 and < 9.4.21 · >= 9.12.0 and < 9.12.8

Fixed in: 9.4.21, 9.12.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jira-server || rpm -q jira-server || jira-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.4.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jira-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jira-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jira-server sudo apt install jira-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold jira-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jira-server sudo dnf downgrade jira-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jira-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: Atlassian Confluence Administrator Code Macro Remote Code Execution
Nuclei scan template: Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-21683?

confluence data center: upgrade to 7.19.24, 8.5.11, 8.9.3; confluence server: upgrade to 7.19.24, 8.5.11; fisheye: upgrade to 4.8.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21683 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21683 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-2024-21683 affect?

CVE-2024-21683 affects confluence data center, confluence server, fisheye. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). This High severity RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 5.2 of Confluence Data Center and Server. This RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 7.2, allows an authenticated attacker to

How urgent is CVE-2024-21683?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Atlassian Confluence vulnerabilities · Atlassian Jira vulnerabilities

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