CVE-2018-5225: Critical severity Atlassian Bitbucket vulnerability
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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What is CVE-2018-5225?
CVE-2018-5225 is a vulnerability in Atlassian Bitbucket Server that allows for unauthorized in-browser editing.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5225?
CVE-2018-5225 has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 9.9.
How does CVE-2018-5225 affect Atlassian Bitbucket Server?
CVE-2018-5225 affects Atlassian Bitbucket Server versions 4.13.0 through 5.4.7, 5.5.0 through 5.5.8, 5.6.0 through 5.6.5, 5.7.0 through 5.7.3, and 5.8.0 through 5.8.2.
How can the CVE-2018-5225 vulnerability be fixed?
To fix the CVE-2018-5225 vulnerability, users should update their Atlassian Bitbucket Server to version 5.4.8 or later, 5.5.9 or later, 5.6.6 or later, 5.7.4 or later, or 5.8.3 or later.
Are there any additional resources for CVE-2018-5225?
For more information about CVE-2018-5225, you can refer to the following resources: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103488), [Atlassian Confluence](https://confluence.atlassian.com/x/3WNsO), [Atlassian JIRA](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BSERV-10684).