CVE-2018-16976

Name: CVE-2018-16976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T22:29:00.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gitolite before 3.6.9 does not (in certain configurations involving @all or a regex) properly restrict access to a Git repository that is in the process of being migrated until the full set of migration steps has been completed. This can allow valid users to obtain unintended access.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gitolite before 3.6.9 does not (in certain configurations involving @all or a regex) properly restrict access to a Git repository that is in the process of being migrated until the full set of migration steps has been completed. This can allow valid users to obtain unintended access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitolite	Gitolite	< 3.6.9

References

https://bugs.debian.org/908699Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/dc13dfca8fdae5634bb0865f7e9822d2a268ed59Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite-announce/WrwDTYdbfRg
https://bugs.debian.org/908699Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/dc13dfca8fdae5634bb0865f7e9822d2a268ed59Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite-announce/WrwDTYdbfRg

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16976?

How severe is CVE-2018-16976?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16976?

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