CVE-2019-11548: XSS
First published: Mon Sep 09 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.8.9. It has Incorrect Access Control. Unprivileged members of a project are able to post comments on confidential issues through an authorization issue in the note endpoint.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=5.4.0<11.8.9 | |
| GitLab | >=5.4.0<11.8.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11548?
CVE-2019-11548 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its incorrect access control allowing unprivileged members to post comments on confidential issues.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11548?
To fix CVE-2019-11548, upgrade GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions to version 11.8.9 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11548?
CVE-2019-11548 affects GitLab versions before 11.8.9, specifically from version 5.4.0 up to 11.8.8.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-11548?
Unprivileged members of a project can exploit CVE-2019-11548 to post comments on confidential issues due to the authorization issue.
Is CVE-2019-11548 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2019-11548 is a known vulnerability in GitLab that could impact projects with unprivileged access controls.
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