CVE-2018-20303

Name: CVE-2018-20303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T00:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20303 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In pkg/tool/path.go in Gogs before 0.11.82.1218, a directory traversal in the file-upload functionality can allow an attacker to create a file under data/sessions on the server, a similar issue to CVE-2018-18925.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In pkg/tool/path.go in Gogs before 0.11.82.1218, a directory traversal in the file-upload functionality can allow an attacker to create a file under data/sessions on the server, a similar issue to CVE-2018-18925.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gogs	Gogs	< 0.11.82.1218

References

https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/ff93d9dbda5cebe90d86e4b7dfb2c6b8642970cePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/issues/5558Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://pentesterlab.com/exercises/cve-2018-18925/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/ff93d9dbda5cebe90d86e4b7dfb2c6b8642970cePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/issues/5558Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://pentesterlab.com/exercises/cve-2018-18925/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20303?

How severe is CVE-2018-20303?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20303 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20303?

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