CVE-2022-1285 in gogs
Summary
by MITRE • 06/01/2022
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository gogs/gogs prior to 0.12.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/19/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-1285 represents a critical server-side request forgery flaw discovered in the gogs git repository management system prior to version 0.12.8. This issue enables malicious actors to manipulate the application's behavior by forcing it to make unintended requests to internal or external systems. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is used to construct HTTP requests within the server-side processing logic. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass security controls and access resources that should otherwise be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, internal network reconnaissance, or further exploitation of vulnerable components.
The technical implementation of this SSRF vulnerability occurs when the gogs application fails to properly sanitize or validate URLs provided by users during various operations such as webhook configuration, repository cloning, or external service integration. The flaw allows an attacker to submit crafted URLs that can cause the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations, including internal network addresses that would normally be protected by firewalls or access controls. This represents a classic SSRF attack vector where the application acts as an intermediary between the attacker and internal systems, potentially exposing sensitive infrastructure or confidential data. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-1285 extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can enable attackers to perform reconnaissance activities within the internal network of organizations using vulnerable gogs installations. An attacker could potentially enumerate internal services, access sensitive configuration files, or even escalate privileges by leveraging the compromised application to interact with other vulnerable systems. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on gogs for code repository management, particularly those with limited network segmentation or insufficient monitoring of outbound requests from their git servers. Organizations may experience unauthorized access to source code repositories, exposure of internal infrastructure, or potential data breaches depending on the configuration and access controls in place. The attack surface is particularly concerning for companies that use gogs in development environments where internal services may have elevated privileges or contain sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of gogs installations to version 0.12.8 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for validating and sanitizing user-provided URLs. Organizations should implement network-level controls such as outbound firewall rules that restrict access to internal network addresses from the gogs server, effectively preventing exploitation of the SSRF vulnerability. Additional defensive measures include implementing strict input validation for all user-supplied URLs, using allowlists for permitted external domains, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual outbound requests from the git server, particularly those targeting internal IP ranges or unusual ports. Regular security assessments of git server configurations and access controls should be conducted to ensure that the environment remains secure against similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation strategies that isolate the git server from critical internal systems to minimize potential impact if exploitation occurs.