CVE-2019-15012 in Server
Summary
by MITRE
Bitbucket Server and Bitbucket Data Center from version 4.13. before 5.16.11, from version 6.0.0 before 6.0.11, from version 6.1.0 before 6.1.9, from version 6.2.0 before 6.2.7, from version 6.3.0 before 6.3.6, from version 6.4.0 before 6.4.4, from version 6.5.0 before 6.5.3, from version 6.6.0 before 6.6.3, from version 6.7.0 before 6.7.3, from version 6.8.0 before 6.8.2, from version 6.9.0 before 6.9.1 had a Remote Code Execution vulnerability via the edit-file request. A remote attacker with write permission on a repository can write to any arbitrary file to the victims Bitbucket Server or Bitbucket Data Center instance using the edit-file endpoint, if the user has Bitbucket Server or Bitbucket Data Center running, and has the permission to write the file at that destination. In some cases, this can result in execution of arbitrary code by the victims Bitbucket Server or Bitbucket Data Center instance.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/24/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-15012 represents a critical remote code execution flaw in Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Bitbucket Data Center platforms across multiple version ranges. This vulnerability specifically affects versions from 4.13 through 5.16.10, 6.0.0 through 6.0.10, 6.1.0 through 6.1.8, 6.2.0 through 6.2.6, 6.3.0 through 6.3.5, 6.4.0 through 6.4.3, 6.5.0 through 6.5.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.2, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, and 6.8.0 through 6.8.1. The flaw exists within the edit-file request handling mechanism, which allows malicious actors to exploit write permissions within repositories to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the file editing functionality of Bitbucket Server. When users with write permissions attempt to edit files through the web interface, the system fails to properly validate the target file paths, enabling attackers to specify arbitrary file locations for modification. This weakness creates a path traversal condition that can be exploited to write malicious content to critical system files or directories, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability maps to CWE-22 Path Traversal and CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component, both of which are fundamental security weaknesses that enable attackers to manipulate system resources.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using Bitbucket Server or Data Center environments. Attackers with minimal privileges can escalate their access to full system control, potentially compromising source code repositories, accessing sensitive data, or using the compromised instance as a launch point for further attacks. The impact extends beyond immediate code execution as attackers can leverage the compromised system to establish persistent access, exfiltrate data, or deploy additional malicious payloads. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK techniques including T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1078 Valid Accounts, as it allows for execution of arbitrary commands through legitimate user accounts with write permissions.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to patched versions of Bitbucket Server and Data Center, specifically versions 5.16.11, 6.0.11, 6.1.9, 6.2.7, 6.3.6, 6.4.4, 6.5.3, 6.6.3, 6.7.3, and 6.8.2 respectively. Additional protective measures include implementing strict access controls and privilege management, monitoring file system modifications, and conducting thorough security audits of repository permissions. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to limit access to Bitbucket servers, while regular security assessments should verify that no unauthorized modifications have occurred. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms in preventing privilege escalation attacks that can lead to complete system compromise.