CVE-2018-20683 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the rsync module in Gitolite if rsync is enabled in the configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-20683?
CVE-2018-20683 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20683?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (2)
gitolite SUSE:Package Hub 15 | All versions | 3.6.11-bp150.3.6.1 |
gitolite openSUSE:Leap 15.0 | All versions | 3.6.11-bp150.3.6.1 |
Products include Gitolite Gitolite.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20683?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2018-20683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2018-20683, DEBIAN-CVE-2018-20683, GHSA-rx5g-g97h-39pr, MGASA-2019-0058, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-20683, openSUSE-SU-2019:0054-1.