CVE-2018-1000533
CriticalPublic exploitklaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in searchTree function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user.
Published Jun 26, 2018 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-1000533 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Gitlist.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gitlist <=0.6.0, Gitlist 0.6.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% 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
klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in searchTree function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user. This attack appear to be exploitable via Send POST request using search form. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.7 after commit 87b8c26b023c3fc37f0796b14bb13710f397b322.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitlistGitlist | See advisory | 0.6.0 |
Patched Releases
Gitlist
<=0.6.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 26, 2018
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in searchTree function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user.
Affected: Gitlist. 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 <=0.6.0, Gitlist 0.6.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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