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CVE-2022-38183

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.69%

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CVE-2022-38183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Gitea before 1.16.9, it was possible for users to add existing issues to projects. Due to improper access controls, an attacker could assign any issue to any project in Gitea (there was no permission check for fetching the issue). EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Gitea before 1.16.9, it was possible for users to add existing issues to projects. Due to improper access controls, an attacker could assign any issue to any project in Gitea (there was no permission check for fetching the issue). As a result, the attacker would get access to private issue titles.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GiteaGitea< 1.16.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38183?
In Gitea before 1.16.9, it was possible for users to add existing issues to projects. Due to improper access controls, an attacker could assign any issue to any project in Gitea (there was no permission check for fetching the issue). As a result, the attacker would get access to private issue titles.
How severe is CVE-2022-38183?
CVE-2022-38183 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38183?
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