CVE-2024-56731

Gogs deletion of internal files allows remote command execution

Description

Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Prior to version 0.13.3, it's still possible to delete files under the .git directory and achieve remote command execution due to an insufficient patch for CVE-2024-39931. Unprivileged user accounts can execute arbitrary commands on the Gogs instance with the privileges of the account specified by RUN_USER in the configuration. Allowing attackers to access and alter any users' code hosted on the same instance. This issue has been patched in version 0.13.3.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: gogs gogs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-wj44-9vcg-wjq7 vendor advisory patch
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/77a4a945ae9a87f77e392e9066b560edb71b5de9 patch
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/releases/tag/v0.13.3 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56731?
CVE-2024-56731 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56731?
To fix CVE-2024-56731, 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-2024-56731 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56731 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-2024-56731?
CVE-2024-56731 affects gogs gogs.
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