CVE-2021-45330
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45330 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue exsits in Gitea through 1.15.7, which could let a malicious user gain privileges due to client side cookies not being deleted and the session remains valid on the server side for reuse.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue exsits in Gitea through 1.15.7, which could let a malicious user gain privileges due to client side cookies not being deleted and the session remains valid on the server side for reuse.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | <= 1.15.7 |
References
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues/4336Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues/4336Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45330?
An issue exsits in Gitea through 1.15.7, which could let a malicious user gain privileges due to client side cookies not being deleted and the session remains valid on the server side for reuse.
How severe is CVE-2021-45330?
CVE-2021-45330 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45330?
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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