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CVE-2018-5225: In browser editing in Atlassian Bitbucket Server from version 4.13.0 before 5.4.8 (the fixed version for 4....

In browser editing in Atlassian Bitbucket Server from version 4.13.0 before 5.4.8 (the fixed version for 4.13.0 through 5.4.7), 5.5.0 before 5.5.8 (the fixed version for 5.5.x), 5.6.0 before 5.6.5 (the fixed version for 5.6.x), 5.7.0 before 5.7.3 (the fixed version for 5.7.x), and 5.8.0 before 5.8.2 (the fixed version for 5.8.x), allows authenticated users to gain remote code execution using the in browser editing feature via editing a symbolic link within a repository.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older Atlassian Bitbucket Server releases. An authenticated user could abuse the browser-based file editor and a repository symbolic link to achieve remote code execution. The business risk is serious where legacy Bitbucket Server remains available to users or contractors with repository access. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected Bitbucket Server versions with authenticated users able to edit repository content through the browser interface. Treat this as a high-priority legacy platform risk if affected Bitbucket Server remains in use. RCE impact can be severe, even though sources only support authenticated exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Bitbucket Server to the fixed version for your release line or later.; Prioritize hosts running versions in the affected ranges.; Review Atlassian guidance for any supported interim workaround..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AtlassianBitbucket Server4.13.0, unspecified, 5.5.0, unspecified, 5.6.0, unspecified, 5.7.0, unspecified, 5.8.0, unspecifiedListed
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