CVE-2021-28378
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 8.76%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28378 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Gitea 1.12.x and 1.13.x before 1.13.4 allows XSS via certain issue data in some situations.. EPSS estimates a 8.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Gitea 1.12.x and 1.13.x before 1.13.4 allows XSS via certain issue data in some situations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | >= 1.12.0, <= 1.12.6 |
| Gitea | Gitea | >= 1.13.0, < 1.13.4 |
References
- https://blog.gitea.io/2021/03/gitea-1.13.4-is-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PandatiX/CVE-2021-28378Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/14898Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.gitea.io/2021/03/gitea-1.13.4-is-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PandatiX/CVE-2021-28378Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/14898Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28378?
Gitea 1.12.x and 1.13.x before 1.13.4 allows XSS via certain issue data in some situations.
How severe is CVE-2021-28378?
CVE-2021-28378 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28378?
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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