CVE-2019-5468
First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )
An privilege escalation issue was discovered in Gitlab versions < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 when Mattermost slash commands are used with a blocked account.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=11.11.0<11.11.6 | |
| GitLab | >=11.11.0<11.11.6 | |
| GitLab | >=12.0.0<12.0.4 | |
| GitLab | >=12.0.0<12.0.4 | |
| GitLab | >=12.1.0<12.1.2 | |
| GitLab | >=12.1.0<12.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5468?
CVE-2019-5468 has been classified as a critical privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5468?
To fix CVE-2019-5468, upgrade GitLab to version 12.1.2 or later, 12.0.4 or later, or 11.11.6 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-5468?
CVE-2019-5468 affects GitLab versions prior to 12.1.2, 12.0.4, and 11.11.6.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-5468?
Exploiting CVE-2019-5468 allows attackers to escalate privileges for blocked accounts through Mattermost slash commands.
Which components are implicated in CVE-2019-5468?
CVE-2019-5468 specifically implicates Mattermost integration within GitLab.
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