CVE-2013-7203: gitolite before commit fa06a34 might allow local users to read arbitrary files in repositories via vectors rel

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7203?

gitolite: upgrade to newer than 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7203 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7203 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-2013-7203 affect?

CVE-2013-7203 affects gitolite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). gitolite before commit fa06a34 might allow local users to read arbitrary files in repositories via vectors related to the user umask when running gitolite setup.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7203?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-7203 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting gitolite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gitolite before commit fa06a34 might allow local users to read arbitrary files in repositories via vectors related to the user umask when running gitolite setup.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: gitolite

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-21 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitolite gitolite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gitolite

Note

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

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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-2013-7203?

gitolite: upgrade to newer than 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7203 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7203 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-2013-7203 affect?

CVE-2013-7203 affects gitolite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). gitolite before commit fa06a34 might allow local users to read arbitrary files in repositories via vectors related to the user umask when running gitolite setup.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7203?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

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References

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