Gogs Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2025-8110)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2026-01-12 · CVE-2025-8110
Gogs contains a path traversal vulnerability affecting improper Symbolic link handling in the PutContents API that could allow for code execution. CISA added CVE-2025-8110 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jan 12, 2026, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Feb 2, 2026 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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