CVE-2013-2294: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ViewGit before 0.0.7 allow remote repository users to i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-2294?

viewgit: upgrade to 0.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-2294 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2294 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-2294 affect?

CVE-2013-2294 affects viewgit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ViewGit before 0.0.7 allow remote repository users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) tag name to the Shortlog table in templates/shortlog.php or branch name to the (2) Sh

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-2294?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2013-2294 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting viewgit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ViewGit before 0.0.7 allow remote repository users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) tag name to the Shortlog table in templates/shortlog.php or branch name to the (2) Shortlog table in templates/shortlog.php or (3) Heads table in plates/summary.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: viewgit project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-30 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

viewgit project viewgit UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.0.7

Fixed in: 0.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy viewgit || rpm -q viewgit || viewgit --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade viewgit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade viewgit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ViewGit 0.0.6 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2294?

viewgit: upgrade to 0.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2294 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2294 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-2294 affect?

CVE-2013-2294 affects viewgit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ViewGit before 0.0.7 allow remote repository users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) tag name to the Shortlog table in templates/shortlog.php or branch name to the (2) Sh

How urgent is CVE-2013-2294?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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