CVE-2018-5225

Name: CVE-2018-5225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-22T13:29:00.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5225 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Bitbucket	>= 4.13.0, < 5.4.8
Atlassian	Bitbucket	> 5.5.0, < 5.5.8
Atlassian	Bitbucket	>= 5.6.0, < 5.6.5
Atlassian	Bitbucket	>= 5.7.0, < 5.7.3
Atlassian	Bitbucket	>= 5.8.0, < 5.8.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://confluence.atlassian.com/x/3WNsOVendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BSERV-10684Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://confluence.atlassian.com/x/3WNsOVendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BSERV-10684Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5225?

How severe is CVE-2018-5225?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5225 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5225?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST