published June 26, 2018
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A sneaky little flaw in GitList allows for code execution just by sending a POST request! 🚨 Think of this as a waiter delivering a meal without checking the order—if they accept any message without validation, anyone could request something completely different than what was intended. It’s like serving a dish that the chef never prepared! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute any code as the PHP user, potentially compromising the server and causing absolute chaos. This means they could access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take over the entire system!
Think of this as a waiter delivering a meal without checking the order—if they accept any message without validation, anyone could request something completely different than what was intended. It’s like serving a dish that the chef never prepared! This vulnerability arises in GitList version <= 0.6 due to improperly sanitized input in the `searchTree` function, which allows arbitrary code execution when a crafted POST request is sent through the search form.
An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute any code as the PHP user, potentially compromising the server and causing absolute chaos. This means they could access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take over the entire system! Upgrade GitList to version 0.7 or later immediately to close this exploit. Review all integration points with the `searchTree` function to ensure they properly validate input. Additionally, implement security monitoring to detect unusual activity if you are still using an affected version. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your GitList installation in no time! 🛡️