CVE-2022-41943

Incorrect default permissions found in Sourcegraph

Description

sourcegraph is a code intelligence platform. As a site admin it was possible to execute arbitrary commands on Gitserver when the experimental `customGitFetch` feature was enabled. This experimental feature has now been disabled by default. This issue has been patched in version 4.1.0.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: sourcegraph sourcegraph
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/sourcegraph/sourcegraph/security/advisories/GHSA-4qhq-4x4h-fxm8 third party advisory
https://github.com/sourcegraph/sourcegraph/pull/42704 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41943?
CVE-2022-41943 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41943?
To fix CVE-2022-41943, 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-2022-41943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41943 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-2022-41943?
CVE-2022-41943 affects sourcegraph sourcegraph.
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