PatchTheCVECVE-2018-1000533: klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnera
CVE-2018-1000533 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gitlist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in `searchTree` function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user. This attack appear to be exploitable via Send POST request using search form. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.7 after commit 87b8c26b023c3fc37f0796b14bb13710f397b322.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 73.0% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2018-06-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Metasploit: GitList v0.6.0 Argument Injection Vulnerability
- Nuclei scan template: GitList < 0.6.0 Remote Code Execution
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-2018-1000533?
gitlist: upgrade to newer than 0.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1000533 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1000533 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-2018-1000533 affect?
CVE-2018-1000533 affects gitlist. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in `searchTree` function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user. This attack appear to be exploitable via Send POS
How urgent is CVE-2018-1000533?
Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action