Is CVE-2024-6886 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6886 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6886 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-6886 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6886?

CVE-2024-6886 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-6886

CWE-79Published: August 6, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gitea Open Source Git Server: 1.22.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6886 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X