CVE-2018-12605: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 03 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition 10.7.x before 10.7.6. The usage of 'url_for' contained a XSS issue due to it allowing arbitrary protocols as a parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=10.7.0<10.7.6 | |
| GitLab | >=10.7.0<10.7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12605?
CVE-2018-12605 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12605?
To fix CVE-2018-12605, upgrade GitLab versions prior to 10.7.6 to the latest version available.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2018-12605?
CVE-2018-12605 affects both GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition versions between 10.7.0 and 10.7.6.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-12605?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-12605 is an XSS issue caused by allowing arbitrary protocols in the 'url_for' method.
Can I still use GitLab if I have CVE-2018-12605?
While you can continue using GitLab with CVE-2018-12605, it is strongly recommended to upgrade to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.
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