Jira Integration with DefectDojo
Jira is a comprehensive work and project management platform by Atlassian that provides issue tracking, task management, workflow customization, and agile project management capabilities including Scrum and Kanban boards to help software development, IT, and cross-functional teams plan, track, and deliver projects efficiently. The platform integrates seamlessly with development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and third-party applications to centralize work tracking, enable collaboration across teams, provide real-time reporting and analytics, and support agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.
Data Granularity: What Gets Imported
The following fields are captured from Jira results and surfaced in DefectDojo findings:
| Field | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Finding name from the scan | Matched to the tool's own naming |
| Severity | Critical / High / Medium / Low / Info | Mapped from the tool's own severity scale |
| Description | Finding detail from the report | Includes what the issue is and why it matters |
| Mitigation | Remediation guidance | Where the tool provides it |
Importing Into DefectDojo
Use the DefectDojo import API to create a new Test under the relevant Engagement for your product. The request body:
{
"scan_type": "Jira",
"engagement": "<engagement-id>",
"file": "results.json"
}