CVE-2025-50978 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitblit	Gitblit	1.7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-50978?

CVE-2025-50978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). 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 arbitra...

How severe is CVE-2025-50978?

CVE-2025-50978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-50978?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitblit Gitblit.