CVE-2018-15178

Name: CVE-2018-15178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-08T00:29:02.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open redirect vulnerability in Gogs before 0.12 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites and conduct phishing attacks via an initial /\ substring in the user/login redirect_to parameter, related to the function isValidRedirect in routes/user/auth.go.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in Gogs before 0.12 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites and conduct phishing attacks via an initial /\ substring in the user/login redirect_to parameter, related to the function isValidRedirect in routes/user/auth.go.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gogs	Gogs	< 0.12

References

https://github.com/gogs/gogs/issues/5364Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/5365Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/issues/5364Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/5365Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15178?

How severe is CVE-2018-15178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15178?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST