CVE-2018-14912
HighExploitedPublic exploitcgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when enable-http-clone=1 is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
Published Aug 3, 2018 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2018-14912, DEBIAN-CVE-2018-14912, DLA-1459-1, DSA-4263-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-14912, USN-8757-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-14912 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Cgit (Cgit Project), Debian Linux.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cgit 0.10.2.git2.0.1-3+deb8u2, Cgit 0.11.2.git2.3.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1, Cgit 1.0-r2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
92%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when enable-http-clone=1 is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 26, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
26 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CgitCgit Project | See advisory | 1.2.1 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 8.0, 9.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Cgit
0.10.2.git2.0.1-3+deb8u2, 0.11.2.git2.3.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.0-r2, 1.1-r2, 1.1-r3, 1.1-r4, 1.1+git2.10.2-3.1, 1.1+git2.10.2-3+deb9u1, 1.1+git2.10.2-3ubuntu0.1, 1.2.1-1, 1.2.1-13.3.1, 1.2.1-lp150.2.3.1, 1.2.3-1.10, 1.2.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 3, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 26, 2023
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=53efaf30b50f095cad8c160488c74bba3e3b2680
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20180806 [SECURITY] [DLA-1459-1] cgit security update
- advisoryhttps://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/cgit/2018-August/004176.html
- advisoryhttps://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2018-14912
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-14912
FAQ
Common Questions.
cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when enable-http-clone=1 is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
Affected: Cgit (Cgit Project); Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cgit 0.10.2.git2.0.1-3+deb8u2, Cgit 0.11.2.git2.3.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1, Cgit 1.0-r2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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