CVE-2019-6796: XSS
First published: Thu Apr 11 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. It allows XSS (issue 2 of 2). The user status field contains a lack of input validation and output encoding that results in a persistent XSS.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | <11.5.8 | |
| GitLab | <11.5.8 | |
| GitLab | >=11.6.0<=11.6.5 | |
| GitLab | >=11.6.0<=11.6.5 | |
| 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-2019-6796?
CVE-2019-6796 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing for persistent XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6796?
To fix CVE-2019-6796, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 11.5.8 or later, or version 11.6.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-6796?
CVE-2019-6796 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions prior to 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6796?
CVE-2019-6796 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate input validation and output encoding.
When was CVE-2019-6796 disclosed?
CVE-2019-6796 was disclosed on January 31, 2019, as part of a security release by GitLab.
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