CVE-2020-10074: Critical severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2020
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Updated

GitLab 10.1 through 12.8.1 has Incorrect Access Control. A scenario was discovered in which a GitLab account could be taken over through an expired link.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=10.1.0<=12.8.1
GitLab GitLab>=10.1.0<=12.8.1

Event History

Mar 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10074?

CVE-2020-10074 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for GitLab account takeover.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10074?

To fix CVE-2020-10074, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 12.8.2 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-10074?

CVE-2020-10074 affects GitLab versions from 10.1 through 12.8.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10074?

CVE-2020-10074 is classified as an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2020-10074?

The potential impact of CVE-2020-10074 is that a malicious user could take over a GitLab account via an expired link.

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