Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Prior to version 0.14.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the comment and issue description functionality. The application's HTML sanitizer explicitly allows data: URI schemes, enabling authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript execution via malicious links.
This issue has been patched in version 0.14.2.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Gogs Gogs
cpe:2.3:a:gogs:gogs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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0.14.2
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References 4
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/441c64d7bd8893b2f4e48660a8be3a7472e14291
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/8174
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/releases/tag/v0.14.2
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-xrcr-gmf5-2r8j
security-advisories@github.com