CVE-2019-5461: Input Validation

Published Sep 9, 2019
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Updated

An input validation problem was discovered in the GitHub service integration which could result in an attacker being able to make arbitrary POST requests in a GitLab instance's internal network. This vulnerability was addressed in 12.1.2, 12.0.4, and 11.11.6.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.11.0<11.11.7
GitLab GitLab>=11.11.0<11.11.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.0.0<12.0.4
GitLab GitLab>=12.0.0<12.0.4
GitLab GitLab>=12.1.0<12.1.2
GitLab GitLab>=12.1.0<12.1.2

Event History

Sep 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5461?

The severity of CVE-2019-5461 is classified as high due to the potential for attackers to make arbitrary POST requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5461?

To fix CVE-2019-5461, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 12.1.2, 12.0.4, or 11.11.6 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5461?

CVE-2019-5461 affects GitLab versions between 11.11.0 and 11.11.7, 12.0.0 and 12.0.4, and 12.1.0 and 12.1.2.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2019-5461?

CVE-2019-5461 is an input validation vulnerability in GitLab that allows unauthorized POST requests within the internal network.

5

When was CVE-2019-5461 addressed?

CVE-2019-5461 was addressed in GitLab releases on July 29, 2019.

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