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CVE-2019-3397: Atlassian Bitbucket Data Center licensed instances starting with version 5.13.0 before 5.13.6 (the fixed ve...

Atlassian Bitbucket Data Center licensed instances starting with version 5.13.0 before 5.13.6 (the fixed version for 5.13.x), from 5.14.0 before 5.14.4 (fixed version for 5.14.x), from 5.15.0 before 5.15.3 (fixed version for 5.15.x), from 5.16.0 before 5.16.3 (fixed version for 5.16.x), from 6.0.0 before 6.0.3 (fixed version for 6.0.x), and from 6.1.0 before 6.1.2 (the fixed version for 6.1.x) allow remote attackers who have admin permissions to achieve remote code execution on a Bitbucket server instance via path traversal through the Data Center migration tool.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-3397 affects certain Atlassian Bitbucket Data Center versions. An attacker who already has Bitbucket admin permissions could use a path traversal flaw in the Data Center migration tool to run code on the Bitbucket server. This is most urgent where admin accounts are broadly shared, weakly protected, or externally accessible.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or business-critical Bitbucket Data Center systems. Although admin permissions are required, successful exploitation can lead to server-level code execution and potential source code, credential, and build pipeline exposure.

Technical view

The issue is remote code execution via path traversal in the Bitbucket Data Center migration tool. Affected ranges include 5.13.0 before 5.13.6, 5.14.0 before 5.14.4, 5.15.0 before 5.15.3, 5.16.0 before 5.16.3, 6.0.0 before 6.0.3, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.2. Exploitation requires admin permissions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to licensed Atlassian Bitbucket Data Center deployments in the listed version ranges. Bitbucket Server-only deployments are not identified in the provided CVE text. Risk is higher if administrative access is reachable from untrusted networks or not strongly controlled.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is still serious because a compromised or malicious Bitbucket admin could achieve code execution on the server through the migration tool.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies the vulnerable component and fixed version ranges but does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit evidence, or detailed technical root cause beyond path traversal through the Data Center migration tool. Treat exploitation claims as unconfirmed unless supported by additional public evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected 5.13.x deployments to 5.13.6 or later fixed versions.
  • Upgrade affected 5.14.x deployments to 5.14.4 or later fixed versions.
  • Upgrade affected 5.15.x deployments to 5.15.3 or later fixed versions.
  • Upgrade affected 5.16.x deployments to 5.16.3 or later fixed versions.
  • Upgrade affected 6.0.x deployments to 6.0.3 or later fixed versions.
  • Upgrade affected 6.1.x deployments to 6.1.2 or later fixed versions.

Validation and detection

  • Identify all Bitbucket Data Center instances and record installed versions.
  • Confirm whether each instance falls within the affected version ranges.
  • Review Bitbucket administrative user membership and recent account changes.
  • Check whether administrative access is restricted to trusted networks.
  • Consult Atlassian issue BSERV-11706 for vendor-specific status and guidance.
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Confidence
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AtlassianBitbucket Data Center5.13.0, unspecified, 5.14.0, unspecified, 5.15.0, unspecified, 6.0.0, unspecified, 6.1.0, unspecifiedListed
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