CVE-2018-19569: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2019
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Updated

GitLab CE/EE, versions 8.8 up to 11.x before 11.3.11, 11.4 before 11.4.8, and 11.5 before 11.5.1, are vulnerable to an authorization vulnerability that allows access to the web-UI as a user using a Personal Access Token of any scope.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.8.0<11.3.11
GitLab GitLab>=8.8.0<11.3.11
GitLab GitLab>=11.4.0<11.4.8
GitLab GitLab>=11.4.0<11.4.8
GitLab GitLab>=11.5.0<11.5.1
GitLab GitLab>=11.5.0<11.5.1

Event History

Jul 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19569?

CVE-2018-19569 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19569?

To remediate CVE-2018-19569, upgrade your GitLab installation to a version higher than 11.3.11, 11.4.8, or 11.5.1.

3

What types of GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2018-19569?

CVE-2018-19569 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 8.8 to 11.x before specific patch versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-19569 on GitLab users?

CVE-2018-19569 allows unauthorized users to access the web-UI using a Personal Access Token.

5

Can CVE-2018-19569 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-19569 can be exploited remotely by attackers with access to valid Personal Access Tokens.

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