CVE-2019-12444: XSS

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 8.9 through 11.11. Wiki Pages contained a lack of input validation which resulted in a persistent XSS vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.9.0<=11.11.0
GitLab GitLab>=8.9.0<=11.11.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12444?

CVE-2019-12444 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its persistent XSS nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-12444?

To fix CVE-2019-12444, upgrade GitLab Community or Enterprise Edition to version 11.11.1 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-12444?

CVE-2019-12444 affects GitLab versions from 8.9.0 to 11.11.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12444?

CVE-2019-12444 is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2019-12444 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-12444 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted wiki pages.

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