HIGH

CVE-2020-14144

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

93.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The git hook feature in Gitea 1.1.0 through 1.12.5 might allow for authenticated remote code execution in customer environments where the documentation was not understood (e.g., one viewpoint is that the dangerousness of this feature should be documented immediately above the ENABLE_GIT_HOOKS line in the config file). NOTE: The vendor has indicated this is not a vulnerability and states "This is a functionality of the software that is limited to a very limited subset of accounts. If you give someone the privilege to execute arbitrary code on your server, they can execute arbitrary code on your server. We provide very clear warnings to users around this functionality and what it provides.

Technical details

Published
10/16/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14144?

The git hook feature in Gitea 1.1.0 through 1.12.5 might allow for authenticated remote code execution in customer environments where the documentation was not understood (e.g., one viewpoint is that the dangerousness of this feature should be documented immediately above the ENABLE_GIT_HOOKS line in the config file). NOTE: The vendor has indicated this is not a vulnerability and states "This is a functionality of the software that is limited to a very limited subset of accounts. If you give someone the privilege to execute arbitrary code on your server, they can execute arbitrary code on your server. We provide very clear warnings to users around this functionality and what it provides.

Is CVE-2020-14144 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-14144 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-14144?

CVE-2020-14144 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2020-14144 affecting your environment?

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