CVE-2014-4511
HighPublic exploitGitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.
Published Jul 22, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-4511 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Gitlist.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gitlist 0.4.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
83%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitlistGitlist | 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 | 0.4.0 |
Patched Releases
Gitlist
0.4.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 22, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
References
- exploithttp://hatriot.github.io/blog/2014/06/29/gitlist-rce/
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127281/Gitlist-0.4.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127364/Gitlist-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploitMSF gitlist_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-33929
FAQ
Common Questions.
Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.
Affected: Gitlist versions 0.1, 0.2, 0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitlist 0.4.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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