CVE-2025-50978 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in Gitblit allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers via crafted repository path names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-50978?
CVE-2025-50978 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-50978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gitblit Gitblit.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-50978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2025-50978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-50978 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3vx-hvxm-9ghv.