Vulnerability Description
cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when `enable-http-clone=1` is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cgit Project | Cgit | < 1.2.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1627ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/cgit/2018-August/004176.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4263Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45195/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1627ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/cgit/2018-August/004176.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4263Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45195/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14912?
CVE-2018-14912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when `enable-http-clone=1` is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
How severe is CVE-2018-14912?
CVE-2018-14912 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cgit Project Cgit, Debian Debian Linux.