CVE-2014-4511
CVE-2014-4511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlist with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gitlist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4511?
- Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4511?
- CVE-2014-4511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4511 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4511?
- CVE-2014-4511 primarily affects Gitlist. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-4511?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-4511 published?
- CVE-2014-4511 was published on 2014-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://hatriot.github.io/blog/2014/06/29/gitlist-rce/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127281/Gitlist-0.4.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127364/Gitlist-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33929
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33990
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitlist/Hw_KdZfA4js
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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