CVE-2014-8681: SQL injection vulnerability in the GetIssues function in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8681?

gogs: upgrade to newer than 0.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8681 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8681 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-2014-8681 affect?

CVE-2014-8681 affects gogs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the GetIssues function in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.6.x before 0.5.6.1025 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the label parameter to user/r

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8681?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8681 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gogs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the GetIssues function in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.6.x before 0.5.6.1025 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the label parameter to user/repos/issues.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gogits

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-21 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gogits gogs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5.5 · 0.3.1-9 · 0.4.1 · 0.4.2 · 0.5.0 · 0.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gogs

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: Gogs - 'label' SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-8681?

gogs: upgrade to newer than 0.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8681 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8681 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-2014-8681 affect?

CVE-2014-8681 affects gogs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the GetIssues function in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.6.x before 0.5.6.1025 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the label parameter to user/r

How urgent is CVE-2014-8681?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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