Vulnerability Description
Gitea before 1.17.3 does not sanitize and escape refs in the git backend. Arguments to git commands are mishandled.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | < 1.17.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/21463PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.17.3Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-14Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/21463PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.17.3Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-14Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42968?
CVE-2022-42968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42968?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitea Gitea.