CVE-2018-20489: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Dec 30, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1. It has Incorrect Access Control.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=9.1.0<11.4.13
GitLab GitLab>=9.1.0<11.4.13
GitLab GitLab>=11.5.0<11.5.6
GitLab GitLab>=11.5.0<11.5.6
GitLab GitLab>=11.6.0<11.6.1
GitLab GitLab>=11.6.0<11.6.1

Event History

Dec 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20489?

CVE-2018-20489 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data and access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20489?

To fix CVE-2018-20489, upgrade to GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions 11.4.13, 11.5.6, or 11.6.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20489?

CVE-2018-20489 is categorized as an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-20489?

CVE-2018-20489 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions prior to versions 11.4.13, 11.5.6, and 11.6.1.

5

Is CVE-2018-20489 related to user permissions in GitLab?

Yes, CVE-2018-20489 involves incorrect access control, which can lead to unauthorized user access in GitLab.

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