CVE-2018-18926

Name: CVE-2018-18926
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-04T05:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18926 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gitea before 1.5.4 allows remote code execution because it does not properly validate session IDs. This is related to session ID handling in the go-macaron/session code for Macaron.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gitea before 1.5.4 allows remote code execution because it does not properly validate session IDs. This is related to session ID handling in the go-macaron/session code for Macaron.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitea	Gitea	< 1.5.4

References

https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues/5140Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues/5140Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18926?

Gitea before 1.5.4 allows remote code execution because it does not properly validate session IDs. This is related to session ID handling in the go-macaron/session code for Macaron.

How severe is CVE-2018-18926?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18926 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18926?

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