CVE-2022-36804
HighExploitedPublic exploitMultiple API endpoints in Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center 7.0.0 before version 7.6.17, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.17.10, from version 7.18.0 before version 7.21.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.3, from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.3, and from…
Published Aug 25, 2022 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-36804 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Bitbucket (Atlassian), Bitbucket Data Center, Bitbucket Server.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 30, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Bitbucket 7.6.17, Bitbucket Data Center 7.17.10, Bitbucket Data Center 7.21.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple API endpoints in Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center 7.0.0 before version 7.6.17, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.17.10, from version 7.18.0 before version 7.21.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.3, from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.3, and from version 8.2.0 before version 8.2.2, and from version 8.3.0 before 8.3.1 allows remote attackers with read permissions to a public or private Bitbucket repository to execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious HTTP request. This vulnerability was reported via our Bug Bounty Program by TheGrandPew.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 30, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BitbucketAtlassian | 8.3.0 | 7.6.17 |
| Bitbucket Data Center | >= 7.0.0 | unspecified |
| Bitbucket Server | >= 7.0.0 | unspecified |
Patched Releases
Bitbucket
7.6.17
Bitbucket Data Center
7.17.10, 7.21.4, 7.6.17, 8.0.3, 8.1.3, 8.2.2, 8.3.1, unspecified
Bitbucket Server
7.17.10, 7.21.4, 7.6.17, 8.0.3, 8.1.3, 8.2.2, 8.3.1, unspecified
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 25, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 30, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 30, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 30, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 30, 2022
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
- CWE-88 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
References
- patchhttps://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BSERV-13438
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168470/Bitbucket-Git-Command-Injection.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171453/Bitbucket-7.0.0-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple API endpoints in Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center 7.0.0 before version 7.6.17, from version 7.7.0 before version 7.17.10, from version 7.18.0 before version 7.21.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.3, from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.3, and from version 8.2.0 before version 8.2.2, and from…
Affected: Bitbucket (Atlassian) versions 8.3.0; Bitbucket Data Center versions >= 7.0.0; Bitbucket Server versions >= 7.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 30, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 21, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Bitbucket 7.6.17, Bitbucket Data Center 7.17.10, Bitbucket Data Center 7.21.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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