CVE-2020-15867
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
87.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The git hook feature in Gogs 0.5.5 through 0.12.2 allows for authenticated remote code execution. There can be a privilege escalation if access to this hook feature is granted to a user who does not have administrative privileges. NOTE: because this is mentioned in the documentation but not in the UI, it could be considered a "Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions" issue.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-10-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-15867?
The git hook feature in Gogs 0.5.5 through 0.12.2 allows for authenticated remote code execution. There can be a privilege escalation if access to this hook feature is granted to a user who does not have administrative privileges. NOTE: because this is mentioned in the documentation but not in the UI, it could be considered a "Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions" issue.
Is CVE-2020-15867 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-15867 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 87.4% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-15867?
CVE-2020-15867 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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