CVE-2025-68937

CRITICALCVSS 9.5/10EPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2025-68937 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Forgejo before 13.0.2 allows attackers to write to unintended files, and possibly obtain server shell access, because of mishandling of out-of-repository symlink destinations for template repositories. This is also fixed for 11 LTS in 11.0.7 and later.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Forgejo before 13.0.2 allows attackers to write to unintended files, and possibly obtain server shell access, because of mishandling of out-of-repository symlink destinations for template repositories. This is also fixed for 11 LTS in 11.0.7 and later.

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68937?
Forgejo before 13.0.2 allows attackers to write to unintended files, and possibly obtain server shell access, because of mishandling of out-of-repository symlink destinations for template repositories. This is also fixed for 11 LTS in 11.0.7 and later.
How severe is CVE-2025-68937?
CVE-2025-68937 has a CVSS score of 9.5/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68937?
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