CVE-2022-27313

Name: CVE-2022-27313
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-03T20:15:08.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27313 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitea	Gitea	1.16.3

References

https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/19072Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/19072Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27313?

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.

How severe is CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27313?

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