CVE-2018-20491: XSS
First published: Mon Dec 30 2019(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=11.3.0<11.4.13 | |
| GitLab | >=11.3.0<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-2018-20491?
CVE-2018-20491 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact through cross-site scripting (XSS).
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.
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.
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.
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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