How severe is CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27313?

CVE-2022-27313 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27313?

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-2022-27313 published?

CVE-2022-27313 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27313

CVE-2022-27313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitea
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27313?: An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Gitea v1.16.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via deleting the configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2022-27313?: CVE-2022-27313 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27313?: CVE-2022-27313 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27313?: 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-2022-27313 published?: CVE-2022-27313 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/19072

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:1.16.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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