CVE-2014-5023 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in Gitlist, specifically within the Repository.php component of Gitter. An attacker with commit privileges can execute arbitrary commands by injecting shell metacharacters into a branch name during a "git checkout -b" operation. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, and with no observed active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-33929) exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gitlist:gitlist:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.