How severe is CVE-2014-8683?

CVE-2014-8683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8683?

CVE-2014-8683 primarily affects Gogits Gogs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8683?

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

When was CVE-2014-8683 published?

CVE-2014-8683 was published on 2014-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8683

CVE-2014-8683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gogits Gogs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gogits Gogs
Published: 2014-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to api/v1/markdown.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8683?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to api/v1/markdown.
How severe is CVE-2014-8683?: CVE-2014-8683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8683?: CVE-2014-8683 primarily affects Gogits Gogs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8683 published?: CVE-2014-8683 was published on 2014-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:0.3.1-9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gogits:gogs:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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