How severe is CVE-2022-38795?

CVE-2022-38795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38795?

CVE-2022-38795 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38795?

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

When was CVE-2022-38795 published?

CVE-2022-38795 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38795

CVE-2022-38795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitea
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Gitea through 1.17.1, repo cloning can occur in the migration function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38795?: In Gitea through 1.17.1, repo cloning can occur in the migration function.
How severe is CVE-2022-38795?: CVE-2022-38795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38795?: CVE-2022-38795 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38795?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38795 published?: CVE-2022-38795 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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