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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-27313
CVE-2022-27313:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered in Gitea version 1.16.3. The vulnerability (CVE-2022-27313) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by deleting the configuration file. The issue was disclosed on May 3, 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in Gitea v1.16.3 and allows attackers to delete the configuration file, which can lead to service disruption. The issue appears to be related to improper file access controls or validation (NVD).
Impact
The successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by allowing attackers to delete critical configuration files, potentially disrupting the entire Gitea service (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The issue was addressed in subsequent versions after 1.16.3. Users should upgrade to a patched version of Gitea to protect against this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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