CVE-2019-12428: Critical severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 6.8 through 11.11. Users could bypass the mandatory external authentication provider sign-in restrictions by sending a specially crafted request. It has Improper Authorization.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=6.8.0<=11.11.0
GitLab GitLab>=6.8.0<=11.11.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12428?

CVE-2019-12428 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-12428?

To fix CVE-2019-12428, upgrade GitLab Community or Enterprise Edition to version 11.11.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12428?

CVE-2019-12428 is classified as an Improper Authorization vulnerability.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-12428?

CVE-2019-12428 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from versions 6.8 to 11.11.0.

5

Can CVE-2019-12428 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-12428 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending a specially crafted request.

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