What is the severity of CVE-2018-20490?

The severity of CVE-2018-20490 is classified as high due to the potential for XSS attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20490?

To fix CVE-2018-20490, upgrade GitLab to versions 11.4.13, 11.5.6, or 11.6.1 or later.

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-20490?

CVE-2018-20490 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from 11.2.x to prior to version 11.4.13, as well as 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20490?

CVE-2018-20490 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Is it safe to continue using affected versions of GitLab after CVE-2018-20490?

No, it is not safe to use affected versions of GitLab as they are susceptible to XSS attacks, and immediate patching or updating is recommended.

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CVE-2018-20490

medium

5.4

CWE

30/12/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20490: XSS

First published: Mon Dec 30 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 11.2.x through 11.4.x before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1. It allows XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=11.2.0<11.4.13
GitLab	>=11.2.0<11.4.13
GitLab	>=11.5.0<11.5.6
GitLab	>=11.5.0<11.5.6
GitLab	>=11.6.0<11.6.1
GitLab	>=11.6.0<11.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20490?
The severity of CVE-2018-20490 is classified as high due to the potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20490?
To fix CVE-2018-20490, upgrade GitLab to versions 11.4.13, 11.5.6, or 11.6.1 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-20490?
CVE-2018-20490 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from 11.2.x to prior to version 11.4.13, as well as 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20490?
CVE-2018-20490 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is it safe to continue using affected versions of GitLab after CVE-2018-20490?
No, it is not safe to use affected versions of GitLab as they are susceptible to XSS attacks, and immediate patching or updating is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20490?
The severity of CVE-2018-20490 is classified as high due to the potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20490?
To fix CVE-2018-20490, upgrade GitLab to versions 11.4.13, 11.5.6, or 11.6.1 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-20490?
CVE-2018-20490 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from 11.2.x to prior to version 11.4.13, as well as 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20490?
CVE-2018-20490 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is it safe to continue using affected versions of GitLab after CVE-2018-20490?
No, it is not safe to use affected versions of GitLab as they are susceptible to XSS attacks, and immediate patching or updating is recommended.