CVE-2019-12445: XSS

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 8.4 through 11.11. A malicious user could execute JavaScript code on notes by importing a specially crafted project file. It allows XSS.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.4.0<=11.11.0
GitLab GitLab>=8.4.0<=11.11.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12445?

CVE-2019-12445 has a high severity rating due to the potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-12445?

To fix CVE-2019-12445, upgrade GitLab to the latest version beyond 11.11.0.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-12445?

CVE-2019-12445 affects both GitLab Community and GitLab Enterprise editions from versions 8.4 to 11.11.

4

What exploitation vectors exist for CVE-2019-12445?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-12445 occurs when a malicious user imports a specially crafted project file containing malicious JavaScript.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-12445?

The potential impacts of CVE-2019-12445 include unauthorized execution of JavaScript and compromise of user sessions or sensitive information.

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