GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.1) Path Traversal vulnerability in gogs.io/gogs. 1 public exploit reference exists, so weaponization risk is real. O3 Security confirms whether GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 is actually reachable in your code before you act, and blocks exploitation at runtime until you patch.
Path Traversal in Git HTTP endpoints in Gogs
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Impact
The malicious user is able to craft HTTP requests to access unauthorized Git directories. All installations with are affected.
Patches
Path cleaning has accommodated for Git HTTP endpoints. Users should upgrade to 0.12.9 or the latest 0.13.0+dev.
Workarounds
N/A
References
https://huntr.dev/bounties/22f9c074-cf60-4c67-b5c4-72fdf312609d/
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, please post on #7002.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | gogs.io/gogs | all versions | 0.12.9 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for gogs.io/gogs. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update gogs.io/gogs to 0.12.9 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-6vcc-v9vw-g2x5 across Go dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.