CVE-2022-27313: High severity gitea vulnerability

Published May 3, 2022
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Updated

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gitea Gitea=1.16.3

Event History

May 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by deleting the configuration file.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 affects Gitea v1.16.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27313?

To fix CVE-2022-27313, update Gitea to a version that is not vulnerable or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27313?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27313 at the following link: https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/19072

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