CVE-2020-10079: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2020
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Updated

GitLab 7.10 through 12.8.1 has Incorrect Access Control. Under certain conditions where users should have been required to configure two-factor authentication, it was not being required.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<=12.8.1
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<=12.8.1

Event History

Mar 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10079?

CVE-2020-10079 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to incorrect access control in GitLab.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10079?

To fix CVE-2020-10079, you should upgrade your GitLab instance to version 12.8.2 or later where the issue has been addressed.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-10079?

CVE-2020-10079 affects GitLab versions from 7.10 through 12.8.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10079?

CVE-2020-10079 is an access control vulnerability that impacts user authentication.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-10079?

The potential impact of CVE-2020-10079 includes unauthorized access for users who should be required to enable two-factor authentication.

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