CVE-2025-50978
CVE-2025-50978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitblit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28380
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Gitblit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Gitblit v1.7.1, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way repository path names are handled. By injecting a specially crafted path payload an attacker can cause arbitrary JavaScript to execute when a victim views the manipulated URL. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization of filename elements.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-50978?
- In Gitblit v1.7.1, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way repository path names are handled. By injecting a specially crafted path payload an attacker can cause arbitrary JavaScript to execute when a victim views the manipulated URL. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization of filename elements.
- How severe is CVE-2025-50978?
- CVE-2025-50978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-50978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-50978?
- CVE-2025-50978 affects Gitblit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-50978?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-50978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-50978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28380.
- When was CVE-2025-50978 published?
- CVE-2025-50978 was published on 2025-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gitblit:gitblit:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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