CVE-2018-20491: XSS

Published Dec 30, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Enterprise Edition 11.3.x and 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.3.0<11.4.13
GitLab GitLab>=11.3.0<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-2018-20491?

CVE-2018-20491 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact through cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20491?

To fix CVE-2018-20491, upgrade GitLab to version 11.4.13 or later, 11.5.6 or later, or 11.6.1 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2018-20491?

The impact of CVE-2018-20491 includes the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-20491?

CVE-2018-20491 affects GitLab Enterprise Edition versions 11.3.x through 11.4.x before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1.

5

Is GitLab Community Edition affected by CVE-2018-20491?

Yes, GitLab Community Edition is also affected by CVE-2018-20491 within the same version ranges as the Enterprise Edition.

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