CVE-2025-8110
HighExploitedPublic exploitGogs vulnerable to a bypass of CVE-2024-55947
Published Dec 10, 2025 · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r, GO-2025-4225
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-8110 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.7 v4) affecting Gogs, gogs.io/gogs.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 10, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gogs 0.13.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
8.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Improper Symbolic link handling in the PutContents API in Gogs allows Local Execution of Code.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 12, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GogsGogs | See advisory | 0.13.3 |
| gogs.io/gogsgo | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Gogs
0.13.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 10, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 12, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 12, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 12, 2026
Last updated
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8110
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Symbolic link handling in the PutContents API in Gogs allows Local Execution of Code.
Affected: Gogs; gogs.io/gogs. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 10, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Jan 12, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 2, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gogs 0.13.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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