CVE-2026-27825
MCP Atlassian has an arbitrary file write leading to arbitrary code execution via unconstrained download_path in confluence_download_attachment
Description
MCP Atlassian is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Atlassian products (Confluence and Jira). Prior to version 0.17.0, the `confluence_download_attachment` MCP tool accepts a `download_path` parameter that is written to without any directory boundary enforcement. An attacker who can call this tool and supply or access a Confluence attachment with malicious content can write arbitrary content to any path the server process has write access to. Because the attacker controls both the write destination and the written content (via an uploaded Confluence attachment), this constitutes for arbitrary code execution (for example, writing a valid cron entry to `/etc/cron.d/` achieves code execution within one scheduler cycle with no server restart required). Version 0.17.0 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-27825
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update MCP Atlassian to version 0.17.0 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for affected Atlassian products.
- Restrict access to the MCP tool.
- Monitor file system for unexpected changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27825.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sooperset/mcp-atlassian/commit/52b9b0997681e87244b20d58034deae89c91631e | |
| https://github.com/sooperset/mcp-atlassian/security/advisories/GHSA-xjgw-4wvw-rgm4 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-27825 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-27825
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MCP Atlassian is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Atlassian products (Confluence and Jira). Prior to version 0.17.0, the `confluence_download_attachment` MCP tool accepts a `download_path` parameter that is written to without any directory boundary enforcement. An attacker who can call this tool and supply or access a Confluence attachment with malicious content can write arbitrary content to any path the server process has write access to. Because the attacker controls both the write destination and the written content (via an uploaded Confluence attachment), this constitutes for arbitrary code execution (for example, writing a valid cron entry to `/etc/cron.d/` achieves code execution within one scheduler cycle with no server restart required). Version 0.17.0 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/sooperset/mcp-atlassian/commit/52b9b0997681e87244b20d58034deae89c91631e Added Reference https://github.com/sooperset/mcp-atlassian/security/advisories/GHSA-xjgw-4wvw-rgm4