Gitea 1.24.0: When HTML Injection Gets a Little Too Personal!
In Gitea 1.24.0, the “description” parameter on the user settings page is like an open mic for HTML Injection—no audition required. Malicious HTML or JavaScript can execute unchecked, turning your browser into a stage for Reflected XSS. It’s a vulnerability that really “injects” some drama into your coding life!
Hot Take:
Gitea 1.24.0 is like that friend who leaves the door wide open when they leave the house. Apparently, the only thing safer than storing your secrets in Gitea 1.24.0 is storing them on a billboard in Times Square. Who knew “description” fields could harbor such hidden talents? HTML Injection? More like HTML *Invitation* for cyber shenanigans!
Key Points:
- Gitea 1.24.0 is vulnerable to HTML Injection via the “description” parameter in user settings.
- The vulnerability allows for potential Reflected XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks.
- Malicious HTML or JavaScript code can be executed when entered into the profile description.
- The exploit was tested successfully on Windows 10 and Linux Ubuntu 22.04.
- As of now, there’s no CVE number assigned to this issue.
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