CVE-2014-8683: Gogs.io/gogs Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9hx4-qm7h-x84j
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-8683 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Gogs.io/gogs libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in gogs. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.8.

CVE-2014-8683 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-8683
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9hx4-qm7h-x84j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Gogs.io/gogs
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-8683

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Gogs.io/gogs dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

gogs.io/gogs fixed: 0.5.8 
Upgrade gogs.io/gogs to 0.5.8
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for gogs.io/gogs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-8683, inspect your project dependencies for Gogs.io/gogs:

inspect dependencies for gogs.io/gogs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gogs.io/gogs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.5.8), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Gogs.io/gogs, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to api/v1/markdown.

CVE-2014-8683 Affected Gogs.io/gogs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
gogs.io/gogs
golang/gogs.io/gogs
Go
≥ 0.3.1
< 0.5.8
0.5.8

References

NVD — CVE-2014-8683 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8683
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/gogits/gogs/commit/3abc41cccab2486012b46305827433ad6f5deade
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/986... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98693
Gogs.io/gogs Release RELEASE
https://github.com/gogits/gogs/releases/tag/v0.5.8
gogs.io/docs/intro/change_l... WEB
https://gogs.io/docs/intro/change_log.html
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129118/Gogs-Markdown-Renderer-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/31
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/34
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533996/100/0/threaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8683?
CVE-2014-8683 is a security vulnerability in Gogs.io/gogs involving Cross-site Scripting in Gogs under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Gogs.io/gogs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.8 across affected packages: gogs.io/gogs.
What version fixes CVE-2014-8683?
Upgrading to 0.5.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gogs.io/gogs affected?
Yes, gogs.io/gogs is affected in releases prior to 0.5.8. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-8683?
CVE-2014-8683 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2014-8683?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for gogs.io/gogs'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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