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.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12445?

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

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.

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.

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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CVE-2019-12445

medium

5.4

CWE

10/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-12445: XSS

First published: Tue Mar 10 2020(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=8.4.0<=11.11.0
GitLab	>=8.4.0<=11.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12445?
To fix CVE-2019-12445, upgrade GitLab to the latest version beyond 11.11.0.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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