How severe is GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r affects the following packages: gogs.io/gogs (Go). Ecosystems affected: Go.

How do I fix GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

No fixed version has been published for GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r, including . All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 17.7%, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

Is GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r (Gogs Path Traversal Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-01-12. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-02-02. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r?

A Nuclei detection template exists for GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r was published on December 10, 2025 and was last updated on February 3, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2026-01-12 — agencies required to remediate by 2026-02-02

🐹 Go

GHSA-mq8m-42gh-wq7r

Gogs vulnerable to a bypass of CVE-2024-55947

Also known asCVE-2025-8110GO-2025-4225

Published

Dec 10, 2025

Updated

Feb 3, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

4 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

17.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk95th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

1 pkg affected

🐹gogs.io/gogs

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Improper Symbolic link handling in the PutContents API in Gogs allows Local Execution of Code.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐹Go	`gogs.io/gogs`	all versions	No fix

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

zAbuQasem/gogs-CVE-2025-8110

CVE-2025-8110 PoC

⭐ 27🍴 0Jun 2026

rxerium/CVE-2025-8110

Detection template for CVE-2025-8110

⭐ 22🍴 0Jan 2026

TYehan/CVE-2025-8110-Gogs-RCE-Exploit

Gogs CVE-2025-8110 RCE Exploit

⭐ 7🍴 1Jun 2026

kayl22/cve-2025-8110-GOGS-RCE

GOGS RCE cve-2025-8110 python script that automates the whole attack cha

⭐ 3🍴 0Jun 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Improper Symbolic link handling in the PutContents API in Gogs allows Local Execution of Code.

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