CVE-2022-42968
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42968 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Gitea before 1.17.3 does not sanitize and escape refs in the git backend. Arguments to git commands are mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Gitea before 1.17.3 does not sanitize and escape refs in the git backend. Arguments to git commands are mishandled.
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 | < 1.17.3 |
References
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/21463Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.17.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-14Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/21463Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.17.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-14Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42968?
Gitea before 1.17.3 does not sanitize and escape refs in the git backend. Arguments to git commands are mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2022-42968?
CVE-2022-42968 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42968?
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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