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CVE-2013-2117: Directory traversal vulnerability in the cgit_parse_readme function in ui-summary.c in cgit before 0.9.2, w...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the cgit_parse_readme function in ui-summary.c in cgit before 0.9.2, when a readme file is set to a filesystem path, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.

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CVE-2013-2117 lets a remote user read files from a vulnerable cgit server when cgit is configured to serve a README from a filesystem path. The issue is old and fixed before cgit 0.9.2, but exposed legacy code-repository portals could still leak sensitive local files. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing or internally reachable cgit instances running versions before 0.9.2 with filesystem-path README configuration. Distribution packages may have backported fixes, so validate the actual package changelog rather than relying only on upstream version strings. Prioritize remediation for public cgit servers because the business impact is unauthorized disclosure of local files. If no exposed legacy cgit exists, urgency drops, but asset owners should still confirm versions and vendor patch status. Mitigation focus: Upgrade cgit to 0.9.2 or a vendor-patched package.; Review openSUSE or relevant distribution advisories for backported fixes.; Inventory exposed cgit services and remove unsupported legacy instances..

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