Jira Unauthenticated Projects

What is the Jira Unauthenticated Projects module?

The Jira Unauthenticated Projects module is a test case that detects misconfigurations in Atlassian Jira, a popular project management software. It is an informative module that provides useful information about potential vulnerabilities in Jira instances.

This module focuses on detecting misconfigurations in Jira projects that allow unauthenticated access. It helps identify instances where project information can be accessed without proper authentication, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized users.

The severity of this module is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable insights into potential security risks but does not directly exploit or cause harm to the system.

Impact

If a misconfiguration is detected by this module, it indicates that unauthorized users can access project information in Jira without proper authentication. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive data, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the projects.

How the module works?

The Jira Unauthenticated Projects module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/rest/api/2/project?maxResults=100" endpoint of the targeted Jira instance. It then applies matching conditions to determine if the response contains specific keywords related to projects, startAt, and maxResults.

If all the specified keywords are found in the response, the module considers it a match and reports a potential misconfiguration. The matching conditions ensure that the module accurately identifies instances where unauthenticated access to project information is possible.

It is important to note that this module does not perform any active exploitation or cause any changes to the targeted system. It solely focuses on detecting misconfigurations and providing information to assist in securing the Jira instance.