CVE-2014-4511
HighSummary
Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, potentially leading to serious data security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade Gitlist to version 0.5.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Gitlist
See all- CVE-2013-7392High
Gitlist allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name to Source/.
- CVE-2026-82669Medium
A vulnerability was detected in klaussilveira GitList 2.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function SimpleXMLElement of the file src/SCM/System/Git/CommandLine.php of the component XML Parsing. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.0.0-beta can resolve this issue. The patch is named f67609d52c1812fa8a7ed80eae5e795cfd72115f. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
- CVE-2026-82668High
A security vulnerability has been detected in klaussilveira GitList 2.0.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getDefaultBranch of the file src/SCM/System/Git/CommandLine.php of the component Git Command Line. Such manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.0.0-beta addresses this issue. The name of the patch is 88cf2866083d5f7c20d9d565c45f828a7ad1516b. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Original NVD description (English source)
Gitlist before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name in the URI of a request for a (1) blame, (2) file, or (3) stats page, as demonstrated by requests to blame/master/, master/, and stats/master/.