8.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6783: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Sep 09 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1. GitLab Pages contains a directory traversal vulnerability that could lead to remote command execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=8.3.0<11.5.8
GitLab>=8.17.0<11.5.8
GitLab>=11.6.0<11.6.6
GitLab>=11.6.0<11.6.6
GitLab>=11.7.0<11.7.1
GitLab>=11.7.0<11.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-6783?

    CVE-2019-6783 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-6783?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-6783, upgrade GitLab to versions 11.5.8, 11.6.6, or 11.7.1 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2019-6783?

    CVE-2019-6783 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions prior to versions 11.5.8, 11.6.6, and 11.7.1.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2019-6783 facilitate?

    CVE-2019-6783 can allow attackers to perform directory traversal attacks leading to remote command execution.

  • Is CVE-2019-6783 publicly disclosed?

    Yes, CVE-2019-6783 has been publicly disclosed along with details about its impact and remediation.

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