CVE-2025-50978

Name: CVE-2025-50978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-27T16:15:35.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-50978 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Gitblit v1.7.1, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way repository path names are handled. By injecting a specially crafted path payload an attacker can cause arbitrary JavaScript to execute when a victim views the manipulated URL. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Gitblit v1.7.1, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way repository path names are handled. By injecting a specially crafted path payload an attacker can cause arbitrary JavaScript to execute when a victim views the manipulated URL. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization of filename elements.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitblit	Gitblit	1.7.1

References

https://github.com/4rdr/proofs/blob/main/info/gitblit-v1.7.1-reflected-XSS-via-filenames.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50978?

How severe is CVE-2025-50978?

CVE-2025-50978 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50978?

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Source: NVD / NIST