How severe is CVE-2018-20683?

CVE-2018-20683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20683 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-2018-20683?

CVE-2018-20683 affects Gitolite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20683?

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-2018-20683 published?

CVE-2018-20683 was published on 2019-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20683

CVE-2018-20683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitolite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gitolite
Published: 2019-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

commands/rsync in Gitolite before 3.6.11, if .gitolite.rc enables rsync, mishandles the rsync command line, which allows attackers to have a "bad" impact by triggering use of an option other than -v, -n, -q, or -P.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20683?: commands/rsync in Gitolite before 3.6.11, if .gitolite.rc enables rsync, mishandles the rsync command line, which allows attackers to have a "bad" impact by triggering use of an option other than -v, -n, -q, or -P.
How severe is CVE-2018-20683?: CVE-2018-20683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20683 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-2018-20683?: CVE-2018-20683 affects Gitolite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20683?: 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-2018-20683 published?: CVE-2018-20683 was published on 2019-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitolite:gitolite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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