Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to api/v1/markdown.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gogits | Gogs | <= 0.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gogs.io/docs/intro/change_log.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129118/Gogs-Markdown-Renderer-Cross-Site-ScExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/34Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533996/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98693
- http://gogs.io/docs/intro/change_log.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129118/Gogs-Markdown-Renderer-Cross-Site-ScExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/34Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533996/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98693
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8683?
CVE-2014-8683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text ...
How severe is CVE-2014-8683?
CVE-2014-8683 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gogits Gogs.