CVE-2020-14144
The git hook feature in Gitea 1.1.0 through 1.12.5 might allow for authenticated remote code execution in customer environments where the documentation was...
- Published
- Oct 16, 2020
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 99.9%
- Model date
- Oct 17, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
The git hook feature in Gitea 1.1.0 through 1.12.5 might allow for authenticated remote code execution in customer environments where the documentation was not understood (e.g., one viewpoint is that the dangerousness of this feature should be documented immediately above the ENABLE_GIT_HOOKS line in the config file). NOTE: The vendor has indicated this is not a vulnerability and states "This is a functionality of the software that is limited to a very limited subset of accounts. If you give someone the privilege to execute arbitrary code on your server, they can execute arbitrary code on your server. We provide very clear warnings to users around this functionality and what it provides.
Sources
http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-14144.yaml
Nuclei TemplatesDeclared conditions
- network: http($.protocol_keys)
- verification: word($.matchers[*].type)
- oob: interactsh_reference($.template_text)
modules/exploits/multi/http/gitea_git_hooks_rce.rb
Metasploit Framework modulesDeclared conditions
- platform: Linux,Unix,Windows($.exploit_multi/http/gitea_git_hooks_rce.platform)
- verification: check_declared($.exploit_multi/http/gitea_git_hooks_rce.check)
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