VDB-273676 · CVE-2024-6886 · GCVE-0-2024-6886

Gitea Open Source Git Server 1.22.0 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gitea Open Source Git Server 1.22.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-6886. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Gitea Open Source Git Server 1.22.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gitea Open Source Git Server: 1.22.0.

The weakness was released by Catalin Iovita. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-6886 since 07/18/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at 0day.today. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.22.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at blog.gitea.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at 0day.today (39737). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Versioning Software

Vendor

Gitea

Name

Open Source Git Server

Version

1.22.0

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Open Source Git Server 1.22.1
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/18/2024 🔍
08/06/2024 +19 days 🔍
08/06/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2025 +221 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Catalin Iovita
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-6886 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-6886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273676
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2024 08:04
Updated: 03/15/2025 23:54
Changes: 08/06/2024 08:04 (70), 08/29/2024 09:07 (12), 03/15/2025 23:54 (3)
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