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CVE-2026-13540

6.3 · MEDIUM

A security flaw has been discovered in GitBucket up to 4.46.1.

Published Jun 29, 2026CWE-918EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2026-13540 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security flaw has been discovered in GitBucket up to 4.46.1. This affects the function Git.cloneRepository.setURI of the file src/main/scala/gitbucket/core/service/RepositoryCreationService.scala. Performing a manipulation of the argument url results in server-side request forgery. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The patch is named 487a9b980f56aa73b6a044b1e86a92eed5043215. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-13540?

CVE-2026-13540 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-13540?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-13540?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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