CVE-2022-0871CWE-862

Missing Authorization in gogs/gogs

High · published March 11, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky missing authorization flaw in Gogs prior to version 0.12.5 could allow unauthorized users to access sensitive parts of your project! Think of it like a VIP concert where someone snuck backstage without a pass — they can see and interact with everything without permission! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to view and modify project data, potentially leading to unauthorized access or malicious changes. If your repository is exposed, it could spell disaster for your project integrity and security!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP concert where someone snuck backstage without a pass — they can see and interact with everything without permission! The missing authorization in Gogs allows users to bypass access controls, which means they can access or modify resources they're not supposed to. This could lead to sensitive data leaks or tampering without any authentication checks enforced.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to view and modify project data, potentially leading to unauthorized access or malicious changes. If your repository is exposed, it could spell disaster for your project integrity and security! To protect your project, immediately upgrade to Gogs version 0.12.5 or later. Additionally, review your access control settings to ensure they're properly configured, and regularly audit your repositories for any unusual activity. You've got this! Follow these steps to safeguard your project, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01240 · 68.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2022-03-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 00:00Z
    Missing Authorization in gogs/gogs
    cvelistv5