How severe is CVE-2012-4506?

CVE-2012-4506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4506?

CVE-2012-4506 primarily affects Gitolite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4506?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4506 published?

CVE-2012-4506 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4506

CVE-2012-4506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitolite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gitolite
Published: 2012-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in gitolite 3.x before 3.1, when wild card repositories and a pattern matching "../" are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary repositories and possibly perform other actions via a .. (dot dot) in a repository name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4506?: Directory traversal vulnerability in gitolite 3.x before 3.1, when wild card repositories and a pattern matching "../" are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary repositories and possibly perform other actions via a .. (dot dot) in a repository name.
How severe is CVE-2012-4506?: CVE-2012-4506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4506?: CVE-2012-4506 primarily affects Gitolite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4506 published?: CVE-2012-4506 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gitolite:gitolite:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitolite:gitolite:3.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitolite:gitolite:3.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitolite:gitolite:3.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sitaram_chamarty:gitolite:3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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