How severe is CVE-2020-36233?

CVE-2020-36233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36233?

CVE-2020-36233 affects Atlassian Bitbucket. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36233?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-36233 published?

CVE-2020-36233 was published on 2021-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36233

CVE-2020-36233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Bitbucket with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Atlassian Bitbucket
Published: 2021-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Microsoft Windows Installer for Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center before version 6.10.9, 7.x before 7.6.4, and from version 7.7.0 before 7.10.1 allows local attackers to escalate privileges because of weak permissions on the installation directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36233?: The Microsoft Windows Installer for Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center before version 6.10.9, 7.x before 7.6.4, and from version 7.7.0 before 7.10.1 allows local attackers to escalate privileges because of weak permissions on the installation directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-36233?: CVE-2020-36233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36233?: CVE-2020-36233 affects Atlassian Bitbucket. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-36233 published?: CVE-2020-36233 was published on 2021-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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