How severe is CVE-2018-14912?

CVE-2018-14912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14912?

CVE-2018-14912 primarily affects Cgit Project Cgit. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14912?

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-2018-14912 published?

CVE-2018-14912 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14912

CVE-2018-14912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgit Project Cgit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 93% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 93% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cgit Project Cgit
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when `enable-http-clone=1` is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14912?: cgit_clone_objects in CGit before 1.2.1 has a directory traversal vulnerability when `enable-http-clone=1` is not turned off, as demonstrated by a cgit/cgit.cgi/git/objects/?path=../ request.
How severe is CVE-2018-14912?: CVE-2018-14912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14912?: CVE-2018-14912 primarily affects Cgit Project Cgit. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14912?: 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-2018-14912 published?: CVE-2018-14912 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cgit_project:cgit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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