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CVE-2018-25332: Unauthenticated RCE in GitBucket

GitBucket 4.23.1 contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting weak secret token generation and insecure file upload...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2018-25332
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2018
Date Published2026-05-17
VendorGitBucket
ProductGitBucket
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

GitBucket 4.23.1 contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting weak secret token generation and insecure file upload functionality. Attackers can brute-force the Blowfish encryption key, upload a malicious JAR plugin via the git-lfs endpoint, and execute system commands through an exposed exploit endpoint.

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects GitBucket by GitBucket. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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