CVE-2019-5487: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability
Published Dec 18, 2019
·Updated
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Gitlab EE <v12.3.3, <v12.2.7, & <v12.1.13 that allowed the group search feature with Elasticsearch to return private code, merge requests and commits.
Affected Software
3 affected components
GitLab GitLab<12.1.13
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<12.2.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<12.3.3
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-2019-5487?
CVE-2019-5487 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on private data exposure.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-5487?
To fix CVE-2019-5487, upgrade GitLab EE to version 12.3.3 or later, or to version 12.2.7 or later, or to version 12.1.13 or later.
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What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2019-5487?
CVE-2019-5487 can expose private code, merge requests, and commits through the group search feature with Elasticsearch.
4
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-5487?
CVE-2019-5487 affects GitLab EE versions prior to 12.1.13, 12.2.7, and 12.3.3.
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Is CVE-2019-5487 specific to GitLab EE?
Yes, CVE-2019-5487 specifically affects GitLab Enterprise Edition.