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CVE-2020-14144

7.2 · HIGH

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 th…

Published Oct 16, 2020CWE-78EPSS 95.36%

Overview

CVE-2020-14144 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/162122/Gitea-Git-Hooks-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlGitHubdocs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%402.19/admin/policies/creating-a-pre-receive-hook-scriptRefdocs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/server_hooks.htmlGitHubgithub.com/PandatiX/CVE-2021-28378GitHubgithub.com/PandatiX/CVE-2021-28378#notesGitHubgithub.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/13058GitHubgithub.com/go-gitea/gitea/releasesRefwww.fzi.de/en/news/news/detail-en/artikel/fsa-2020-3-schwachstelle-in-gitea-1125-und-gogs-0122-ermoeglicht-ausfuehrung-von-code-nach-authent/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/162122/Gitea-Git-Hooks-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlGitHubdocs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%402.19/admin/policies/creating-a-pre-receive-hook-script

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14144?

CVE-2020-14144 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-14144?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-14144?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-14144?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-14144 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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