CVE-2018-20683

Name: CVE-2018-20683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-10T01:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20683 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. commands/rsync in Gitolite before 3.6.11, if .gitolite.rc enables rsync, mishandles the rsync command line, which allows attackers to have a "bad" impact by triggering use of an option other than -v, -n, -q, or -P.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

commands/rsync in Gitolite before 3.6.11, if .gitolite.rc enables rsync, mishandles the rsync command line, which allows attackers to have a "bad" impact by triggering use of an option other than -v, -n, -q, or -P.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitolite	Gitolite	< 3.6.11

References

https://bugs.debian.org/918849Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/blob/master/CHANGELOGThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/5df2b817255ee919991da6c310239e08c8fcc1aePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite-announce/6xbjjmpLePQ
https://bugs.debian.org/918849Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/blob/master/CHANGELOGThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/5df2b817255ee919991da6c310239e08c8fcc1aePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite-announce/6xbjjmpLePQ

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20683?

How severe is CVE-2018-20683?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20683 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20683?

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