CVE-2022-31038

XSS vulnerability in repository issue list in Gogs

Description

Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. In versions of gogs prior to 0.12.9 `DisplayName` does not filter characters input from users, which leads to an XSS vulnerability when directly displayed in the issue list. This issue has been resolved in commit 155cae1d which sanitizes `DisplayName` prior to display to the user. All users of gogs are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should check their users' display names for malicious characters.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: gogs gogs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-xq4v-vrp9-vcf2 third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/7009 third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/155cae1de8916fc3fde78f350763034b7422caee third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31038?
CVE-2022-31038 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31038?
To fix CVE-2022-31038, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31038 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31038 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31038?
CVE-2022-31038 affects gogs gogs.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.