CVE-2019-15589: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2019
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability exists in Gitlab <v12.3.2, <v12.2.6, <v12.1.12 which would allow a blocked user would be able to use GIT clone and pull if he had obtained a CI/CD token before.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab<12.1.12
GitLab GitLab<12.1.12
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<12.2.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<12.2.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<12.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<12.3.2

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15589?

CVE-2019-15589 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing blocked users to access repositories.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15589?

To mitigate CVE-2019-15589, upgrade GitLab to a version higher than 12.3.2, 12.2.6, or 12.1.12.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-15589?

CVE-2019-15589 affects GitLab versions 12.3.2 and earlier, 12.2.6 and earlier, and 12.1.12 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2019-15589 have on users?

CVE-2019-15589 allows blocked users to clone and pull from GitLab repositories if they possess a CI/CD token.

5

Is CVE-2019-15589 a remote attack vulnerability?

CVE-2019-15589 can be exploited remotely, as it allows unauthorized access to Git repositories over the internet.

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