How severe is CVE-2014-5023?

CVE-2014-5023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5023?

CVE-2014-5023 affects Gitlist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5023?

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

When was CVE-2014-5023 published?

CVE-2014-5023 was published on 2014-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5023

CVE-2014-5023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlist with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitlist
Published: 2014-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Repository.php in Gitter, as used in Gitlist, allows remote attackers with commit privileges to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a branch name, as demonstrated by a "git checkout -b" command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5023?: Repository.php in Gitter, as used in Gitlist, allows remote attackers with commit privileges to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a branch name, as demonstrated by a "git checkout -b" command.
How severe is CVE-2014-5023?: CVE-2014-5023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5023?: CVE-2014-5023 affects Gitlist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5023 published?: CVE-2014-5023 was published on 2014-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://hatriot.github.io/blog/2014/06/29/gitlist-rce/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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